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Derrick
Barnes

#55

DET Lions

6'0"

240lbs

27y/o

Overall Grade '26

70.1

16th/58 - LBs

Snap Count '26

151

2nd/101 - LBs

Tackles '26

15th/58 - LBs

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Derrick

Barnes

#55

DET Lions

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Last updated: 9/20/2026

Derrick Barnes is a linebacker for the Detroit Lions who earned a 70.1 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 16th among 58 qualified linebackers. His PFF coverage grade of 83.6 ranked 7th among 58 qualified linebackers. His run-defense grade of 40.5 ranked 53rd at the position. His pass-rush grade of 68.2 ranked 16th among qualified linebackers.

He recorded 7 solo tackles on the season. Barnes generated 5 total pressures including 2 sacks as a blitzer. He allowed a 37.5 passer rating when targeted in coverage. He was charged with 1 missed tackles over the course of the year.

Career

Teams

Year

Detroit Lions

2021 - Present

Purdue Boilermakers

2017 - 2020

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Season Stats

2026

Regular

Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).

SOLO TACKLES

15th/58 LBs

SACKS

1st/58 LBs

ASSISTS

14th/58 LBs

FORCED FUMBLES

5th/58 LBs

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Solo Tackles

Assists

Forced Fumbles

Stops

Sacks

Missed Tackles

Passer Rating Allowed

37.5

Total Pressures

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Total Snaps

151

Run Defense Snaps

Pass Rush Snaps

Coverage Snaps

Derrick
Barnes

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