Derrick Barnes
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Derrick Barnes is a linebacker for the Detroit Lions, aged 27. This season: Solo Tackles: 17 (Tied-103rd); Sacks: 3 (Tied-27th); Forced Fumbles: 0 (Tied-146th); Interceptions: 1 (Tied-23rd). Latest: Barnes registered eight tackles (five solo) and a defensed pass Sunday in a 31-24 victory against the Jets.
Profile
- Team: Detroit Lions
- Position: Linebacker
- Number: 55
- Age: 27
- Height: 6' 0"
- Weight: 240 lbs
- Born: Covington, KY
- College: Purdue
- Draft: 2021: Rd 4, Pk 113 (DET)
- Experience: 6th Season
Season
- Solo Tackles: 17 (Tied-103rd)
- Sacks: 3 (Tied-27th)
- Forced Fumbles: 0 (Tied-146th)
- Interceptions: 1 (Tied-23rd)
Recent games
| Date | Opponent | Result | TOT | SOLO | AST | SACK | STF | STFYDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 11 Oct 2026 | @ ARI | W 45-21 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mon, 5 Oct 2026 | @ CAR | L 32-26 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun, 27 Sept 2026 | vs NYJ | W 31-24 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1.5 | 0 |
| Fri, 18 Sept 2026 | @ BUF | L 41-31 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Sun, 13 Sept 2026 | vs NO | W 31-30 OT | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 |
2026 Defense
| TOT | SOLO | AST | SACK | FF | FR | YDS | INT | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | PD | STF | STFYDS | KB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Season | 27 | 17 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3.5 | 3 | 0 |
| Projected | 92 | 58 | 34 | 10.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 11.9 | 10 | 0 |
| Last 5 Games | 27 | 17 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 310 | 176 | 134 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 0 | 23 | 9 | 37.5 | 33 | 0 |
Questions
What team does Derrick Barnes play for?
The Detroit Lions, as a linebacker.
How is Derrick Barnes doing this season?
Solo Tackles 17 (Tied-103rd in the league); Sacks 3 (Tied-27th in the league); Forced Fumbles 0 (Tied-146th in the league); Interceptions 1 (Tied-23rd in the league).