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DerrickBarnes

LBLB#55DET Lions

6'0" • 240lbs • 27y/o

Overall Grade '26: 63.4; 35th/75 - LBs
Snap Count '26: 380; 28th/149 - LBs
Tackles '26: 22; 56th/75 - LBs
WK 8 MATCHUP: vs MIN 11/1, 6:00 PM

Derrick

Barnes

#55

DET Lions

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Last updated: 10/31/2026

Derrick Barnes is a linebacker for the Detroit Lions who earned a 63.4 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 35th among 75 qualified linebackers. His PFF coverage grade of 68.2 ranked 18th among 75 qualified linebackers. His run-defense grade of 53.4 ranked 63rd at the position. His pass-rush grade of 62.4 ranked 42nd among qualified linebackers.

He recorded 22 solo tackles on the season. Barnes generated 7 total pressures including 3 sacks as a blitzer. He allowed a 93.0 passer rating when targeted in coverage. He was charged with 2 missed tackles over the course of the year.

Career

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Year

Detroit Lions

2021 - Present

Purdue Boilermakers

2017 - 2020

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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

56th/75 LBs

SACKS

3rd/75 LBs

ASSISTS

59th/75 LBs

FORCED FUMBLES

23rd/75 LBs

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Total Snaps

380

Run Defense Snaps

111

Pass Rush Snaps

Coverage Snaps

223

DerrickBarnes

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