Derrick Barnes Detroit Lions · #55
Derrick Barnes is a Linebacker for the Detroit Lions, drafted 113th overall, 2021. In 2026 he recorded 22 tackles, 2 sacks and 1 interceptions.
Derrick Barnes — the report card
Read his whole game at a glance, then dive into any skill. Grades are percentiles vs every active player at his position.
Where Derrick Barnes stands
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Derrick Barnes — every number, three levels deep
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How the model sees Derrick Barnes
Projection = recency-weighted per-season production, nudged along a position aging curve, banded by his year-to-year volatility. No black box — every number shows its work.
Derrick Barnes career stats, season by season
| Season | G | Tkl | Sack | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 17 | 67 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | 15 | 47 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 16 | 81 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 17 | 78 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 2026 in progress · 4 games | 4 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Career | 72 | 305 | 10.0 | 2 | 1 | 9 |
The Lab
Every number, live and interactive. Real career data; models labeled.
Are the Detroit Lions built to win?
Team projection rolled up from the roster + last-season baselines — and what it means for his role.
The Ballad of Derrick Barnes
Birth to now — the making of a legend, narrated and scored.
The beginning
Derrick Barnes is a Linebacker for the Detroit Lions, in his 6th NFL season.
Turning pro
Drafted 113th overall, 2021 as a Linebacker.
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Derrick Barnes is a Detroit Lions linebacker, drafted 113th overall, 2021.
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Across 6 seasons (2021–2026) he has recorded 305 tackles, 10 sacks and 2 interceptions.
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Most recently he posted 22 tackles, 2 sacks and 1 interception in 2026.
Off the field
- Height
- 6' 0"
- Weight
- 240 lbs
- Draft
- 113th overall, 2021
- Born
- Covington, KY
- Age
- 27
- Jersey
- #55
Derrick Barnes is from Covington, KY and is 27 years old. He was drafted 113th overall, 2021 and plays linebacker at 6' 0", 240 lbs.
Over 6 seasons (2021–2026) he has recorded 305 tackles, 10 sacks and 2 interceptions. Barnes is currently on the Detroit Lions roster.
Derrick Barnes is a rotational starting linebacker who has piled up 305 tackles with 10 sacks and 2 interceptions across 6 seasons (2021–2026).
Derrick Barnes — frequently asked
The questions people ask most about Derrick Barnes, answered.
