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70
Games
167
Solo Tackles
10
Sacks
2
Interceptions
Derrick Barnes is a linebacker out of Purdue, selected by the Detroit Lions with the 113th overall pick (round 4) in the 2021 NFL Draft. He has played 70 regular-season games since 2021, with the Detroit Lions.
Draft Details
Derrick Barnes Career Stats
- Primary starter for 2 seasons.
- Active in the 2026 season — stats update weekly.
Defense
| Season | Team | G | Solo | Ast | TFL | Sacks | QB Hits | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | DET | 16 | 36 | 25 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | DET | 13 | 22 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | DET | 16 | 37 | 39 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | DET | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | DET | 17 | 40 | 38 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2026 | DET | 3 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Career | 68 | 152 | 132 | 19 | 10 | 15 | 2 | 9 | 1 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
NFL Combine Results
Height
6-0
Weight
238 lbs
40-Yard Dash
4.57s
Bench Press
29 reps
Vertical Jump
37"
Broad Jump
119"
Shuttle
4.27s
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