Gridiron Core
NFL · 2026
Derrick Barnes
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DerrickBarnes

Linebacker

  • 6'0"
  • 240 lbs
  • Age 27
34
Tackles
3.0
Sacks
1
Int
2
Pass Def
2026 SeasonThrough 7 games

Player Info

Position
Linebacker
Height
6'0"
Weight
240 lbs
Age
27
Born
May 29, 1999 · Covington, KY
College
Purdue
Experience
6th Season

Contract Details

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$24MTotal Value
3YearsDuration
$8MAvg. Annual
2025 – 2027Contract Years
$8M2026 Salary

Veteran contract · free agent 2028via ESPN

Draft Info

2021Draft Year
Round 4Round
Pick 113Overall
PurdueCollegeDETDrafted By

Season Stats

2026 Regular Season
34Tackles
21Solo
13Assisted
3.0Sacks
3.5Stuffs
0Forced Fum
1Int
2Pass Def

Career Stats

Full career
SeasonGamesTklSackIntPD
20267343.012
202517784.013
20243100.001
Total7531711.029

Fantasy Outlook

2026 Projection
—Projected Pts
—Position Rank
No weekly scoring

Barnes tied with D.J. Reed for the second-most tackles on Detroit behind Christian Izien (11). Barnes has been consistent to begin the campaign, recording between six and eight stops in each of his three games so far. He also has 2.0 sacks on the campaign, halfway to his career-high total over 17 regular-season contests last year.

Recent Games

Game log
DateOpponentTklSoloSackIntPD
Nov 1vs MINW100.000
Oct 25vs GBW640.000
Oct 11@ ARIW531.000

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Injury Status

HealthyNo injury designation