Derrick Barnes

Derrick Barnes

24-Year-Old LinebackerLB
Detroit Lions
Questionable
Injury Knee
Est. Return 4/1/2024
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Seeing over 100 less defensive snaps in 2022 than his rookie year in 2021, Barnes has been in and out of Detroit's starting lineup since entering the league. Unfortunately, he'll find snaps even harder to come by in 2023 after the extension of Alex Anzalone and the first-round selection of Jack Campbell. In the end, it may be a stretch to think he can approach the 400ish defensive snaps he has seen in each of his first two campaigns. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a four-year, $4.26 million contract with the Lions in May of 2021.
Racks up 81 tackles in 2023
LBDetroit Lions
Knee
February 27, 2024
Barnes (knee) registered 81 tackles, 1.0 sacks and one forced fumble over 16 regular-season games in 2023.
ANALYSIS
A strong summer propelled Barnes into the Week 1 starting lineup over first-round rookie Jack Campbell, and Barnes maintained a large role within Detroit's defense even as Campbell's role increased throughout the year. No play was bigger for Barnes than his game-sealing interception of Baker Mayfield in the playoffs to send Detroit to the NFC Championship Game, in which Barnes hurt his knee after just three plays. While the linebacker said at the time that he believed he avoided structural damage to his knee, per Kyle Meinke of MLive.com, it is not clear if Barnes -- who is entering the final year of his contract -- will be ready for offseason workouts in mid-April.
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
Snap Counts
Snap %
Detroit LionsLions 2023 LB Snap Distribution See more data like this | See last season's snap counts
#% of Team Snaps

113092%
75562%
71658%
15713%
1159%
413%
403%
50%
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2023 Derrick Barnes Split Stats
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Derrick Barnes' measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
6' 0"
 
Weight
238 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.57 sec
 
Vertical Jump
37.0 in
 
Broad Jump
119 in
 
Bench Press
29 reps
 
Hand Length
9.75 in
 
Arm Length
33.38 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2022
2021
Barnes is in the mix for a starting spot at linebacker in 2022.
A fourth-round draft pick out of Purdue, Barnes begins his career buried on the depth chart at inside linebacker.
More Fantasy News
Leaves game with knee injury
LBDetroit Lions
Knee
January 28, 2024
Barnes (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the 49ers.
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Whiffs with chance at safety
LBDetroit Lions
January 2, 2024
Barnes recorded five tackles (three solo) in Saturday's 20-19 loss at Dallas.
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Estimated as full participant
LBDetroit Lions
December 26, 2023
Barnes (shoulder) was listed as a full participant on the Lions' practice estimate Tuesday, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.
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Inactive as expected
LBDetroit Lions
Shoulder
December 24, 2023
Barnes (shoulder) is inactive ahead of Sunday's game against the Vikings.
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Doubtful for Sunday
LBDetroit Lions
Shoulder
December 22, 2023
Barnes (shoulder) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's game against the Vikings.
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