Derrick Barnes

Derrick Barnes is an NFL linebacker who was born May 29, 1999, in Covington, Kentucky, and played high school football at Holy Cross (KY). He played his college career at Purdue in the Big Ten Conference before entering the league in the 2021 NFL Draft, where he was selected in the fourth round (No. 113 overall). Barnes is listed at 6-foot-0, 240 pounds, and wears No. 55. In his pro role at linebacker, Barnes’ most notable production in the provided Derrick Barnes NFL profile comes from the 2025 regular season, when he started all 17 games and logged 74 combined tackles (40 solo, 34 assists). His Derrick Barnes stats for that year also include 4.0 sacks for 17 yards, 6 tackles for loss (26 yards), 5 quarterback hits, and 47 blitzes. In coverage, he recorded 1 interception and 3 passes defended on 23 targets, adding a 23-yard interception return (23.0 yards per return). Barnes entered the NFL in 2021 and is listed as active, with five years of experience in the data provided.