Home town. Derrick Barnes is only close to 6'0 3/8" tall. According to NFL draft scout Matt Miller, Derrick Barnes' arms measured 33 3/8 and he weighed in at 238lbs. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. My junior year came around and the coaches asked me to play defensive end all year long. As the distance is also known, we can calculate . Senior. He has been overlooked by the Draft community to this point because he played for a poor program and he doesnt play a high profile position. 2023 Detroit Lions, Ltd. I have the potential to reach the ball-carrier and to drop in coverage. Barnes had a 37 " vertical jump, which Is very good for a LB. A tough kid with skills . [4] He became a starter as a sophomore and finished the season with 92 tackles with 8 tackles for loss and 3 sacks. I was the most physical player on my high school team. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. The Detroit Lions traded up to pick Derrick Barnes, a linebacker from Purdue, at No. . 4.57 40-yard dash per pro day measurements. Barnes, a 2021 fourth-round draft pick, has a skill set that signals Detroit is shifting away from its recent defensive approach. [13], During the 11th Annual NFL Honors on February 10, 2022, NFL veteran and 2021 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award winner Andrew Whitworth told a story about himself and Barnes reuniting after a 2021 Week 7 game between the Los Angeles Rams and Detroit Lions; Barnes approached Whitworth after the game to thank him for his earlier mentorship through Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati.[14]. I helped bring the young guys along. Derrick Barnes is a 6-0.5, 241-pound Inside Linebacker from Louisville, KY. He was a stat stuffer, totaling over 226 tackles, 10 sacks in 39 career games. It all worked out. They also have Julian Okwara and Robert McCray, who are listed at defensive end but play more like pass-rushing linebackers. This is near elite skills shown by a burly tough guy who can play multiple positions. If you could pick the brain of any NFL defender, past or present, who would it be and why? I took on a new role to help my team win games. This is a strong, forceful tackle by a powerful man that is done swiftly and surely in the backfield. Michael Joseph Alstott (born December 21, 1973), is an American former professional football player who was a fullback in the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He does have 10 touchdowns, but he hasn't been the dynamic, Tyreek Hill-type deep threat that the Bengals hoped they were getting. Defensive backs. Derrick Barnes 2020 season highlight take edited by myself. Its about the small things. The time traveled between the 20 and 40 yard lines is known as the Flying Twenty. by Alex Kielar. Barnes is a sudden player who has excellent burst to the ball. Derrick Barnes, a Purdue University Boilermakers linebacker and former Holy Cross High School standout, was selected by the Detroit Lions in the fourth round - 113th overall - of the 2021 NFL . I had to be versatile. Time: . I thought it was really awesome. How did you develop into such a physical tackler? Barnes is the 25th ranked linebacker prospect in the draft. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. But will they succeed? . Covington. Lacks range and lateral agility in coverage. That means we will see a shakeup in projections. The Cougars went on another run after the break, this time a 10-2 one. Linebacker/Edge Rusher Derrick Barnes is a fan favorite in West Lafayette and soon will be for someones NFL Team. Washed out and caught in traffic in the middle of the field. In Barnes 4 years at Purdue, he had 2 defensive coordinators and played in 3 different positions. Others see me as an inside linebacker. I played on the offense growing up. This next play is similar in that it is a read and react type play just at high speed and with a cannonball of an ILB that is making his way to the ball. He is not tall but has incredibly long arms ( 33 3/8) for a man his size which allows him to use that length and hold off the blocking attempts of the big TE, read the play, and explode off the block and make the tackle. He moved to inside linebacker in 2020. Showed edge rush ability as junior with 7.5 sacks and SL-to-SL speed playing off the ball this . I continued to develop. After that he started 30 of the next 31 games with him as an ILB/OLB in 2018 who usually lined up on the wide side of the field. Not all prospects will run a 40-yard dash). His 4.58 40-yard dash time makes him the fastest linebacker on Detroit's roster, and his ability to play on the edge or drop back into coverage could make him a useful defender in whichever defensive schemes the . Check out the fastest 40-yard dash times broken down by position among the 2021 NFL draft class. Displays a good head for the ball, is effective in pursuit, and chases hard to make plays on the ball handler. Which position do you think youll play at the next level? When linebacker Derrick Barnes arrived at Purdue in 2017, he wasn't thrilled to be assigned the No. That doesnt mean he is incapable of moving around and being sound in zone coverage like he does here. I agree with you. Youve now completed your Big Board, but if you want to save it youll need to become a TDN Premium member. Im gonna dive into the playbook and Im not afraid to ask questions. PFR: Derrick Danta Barnes Jr. (born May 29, 1999) is an American football linebacker for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League . At 6-1, 240 Pounds, he is a nice sized linebacker in the NFL. The week went by slowly but it was a great experience. This is 2nd and 11 inside the 20 yard line so Illinois is in the red zone. Career: 158 solo . Barnes spent his time at Purdue playing as both an off-ball linebacker and on the edge, and was incredibly productive at both positions. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Projected Round (2024): 2-4 View Ranking History. He chases down ball carriers sideline to sideline with speed. We struggled coming in but we all got better as time went by. In 2019 he was moved to an edge rusher making 8 sacks and 11 TFL in 12 games. Check out the COLLEGEFOOTBALL scoreboard, box scores and game recaps. He isnt horrible at turning and running in coverage. 1988 NFL Combine Results. Possessing Derrick Henry-type size, Richardson set QB combine records in the vertical jump (40.5") and broad jump (10'9") while finishing fourth all time in the 40-yard dash (4.44). Tim Twentyman takes a look at five things to watch during the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. 238 pounds and ran a 4.57-second 40-yard dash and had a 37-inch vertical jump and a 9-foot-11-inch broad jump . Tim Twentyman shares his observations from Day 1 of prospect availability at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Moore scored at an elite level in athleticism and scored below average for production. I always knew what we were trying to achieve on defense. the 3-time Academic All-Big Ten selectee blocked for . DB: Speaking with all 32 teams at the Senior Bowl, some of them see me as an inside linebacker and others see me as an outside linebacker. Hes faster, stronger, more agile, and has a much less concerning injury history. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Kanon Catchings Receives 5 Star Rating from 24/7, The Brownsburg junior made a huge leap in the most recent rankings into the top 20, Freshman Lilly Stoddard Places Name into Transfer Portal, The 63 Freshman from Crown Point announced her intentions via Instagram after just 1 season with the Boilers, Purdue Football: Jalen Graham Combine Results. 40 Low: 4.54 40 Time: 4.58 40 High: 4.65 > Projected Round: 6 Stock: Combine Results. He is more power than agility so he isnt going to be a player who can turn and run with swift TE in coverage. I think he's a plug-and-play linebacker because he's so physical and mean.". . Derrick Barnes went undrafted for the NFL in 1997. . In every sport I played, I was the aggressive one. Combine Invite: Yes Height: 6003 Weight: 238 . Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports . Barnes is the best least talked about LB in 2021 draft. He has such a genuine passion about him. Occasionally overruns plays due to aggressive nature. LB Derrick Barnes, Purdue,.Barnes led the Boilermakers with 54 total tackles, including 40 solo stops, was second on the team in tackles for loss with 5.5, and recorded an interception and a . He waits until he makes his move then Barnes attacks and makes a sure tackle in the backfield. Jacob Camenker is a senior content producer at The Sporting News. Thursday, March 2: Defensive linemen and linebackers (3 p.m. Mike O'Hara's take: I thought linebacker was a priority position to fill in this draft and would not have been disappointed if the Lions had drafted Micah Parsons. In four NFL seasons, Ross has played in 27 games and has just 51 catches for 733 yards. Below are the 20 fastest unofficial 40-yard dash times recorded during the 2021 NFL pro day circuit. We had guys like JaWhaun Bentley, T.J. McCollum, and a few others. (The tables will be updated as 40 times are recorded over the weeks leading up to the draft.). There is reading and reacting, and there is speed. HT 6003 WT 238 Hand 9 6/8 Arm 33 3/8 Wing 81 3/8 40-yard 4.57 (NFL ) VJ 37 . Approaching 1.8 Million in Cross Link Click Capabilities & Organization, the Draft Scout Database is a CPC and Search Engine Magnet for All things College Football Player Related Content Past, Present & Future! Moore also registered a 42.5" vertical leap. He only has played as a ILB for a few games but reads the play very well. Given all of this, expect Barnes to be a starting outside linebacker who could both rush the passer and drop into coverage with ease. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Us freshmen linebackers, we knew that our role was going to change as the years went by. You never know what could happen. Let's be honest for a second here, Seimisi was probably too big to be playing middle linebacker last year at 6'2" 250 lbs and trying to drop into . Football has played a huge role in my life. Negatives: Lacks height and may be tapped out physically. Here we track how a given prospect has done in our positional rankings over the last 12 months or so. I thought about it for a little bit and told myself that sometimes you have to take routes you didnt expect if you wanna get where you wanna go. Below is a tracker of the fastest players as quarterbacks, wide receivers, tight ends, running backs, offensive linemen, defensive linemen, linebackers and defensive backs run their 40s throughout the 2021 NFL offseason. The NFL requires its linebackers to be athletic, physical, and versatile nowadays. Pro Day workout: 4.59 seconds in the 40-yard dash; 37-inch vertical jump, 29 reps of 225 pounds in the bench press. 70.7%. The 2021 NFL draft is full of talent and it will be extremely difficult for Rondale Moore to rise in the wide receiver rankings. Where Rondale Moore did improve is his overall prospect ranking. He was already in the talks as a day 3 steal, then came his pro day. The QB basically throws the ball into Barnes hands so it was a case of great instincts then catching the ball. Projected 40 Time: 4.8. Leads big defensive effort. Earlier, you mentioned that you see yourself as an inside linebacker because of your ability to play physical. [12] He signed his four-year rookie contract with Detroit on June 17, 2021. NFL COMBINE RECORDS:Top marks for 40-yard dash, bench press, other drills. Once he has a chance to learn from a player like a C.J. Purdue turned to senior defensive end Semisi Fakasiieiki to make what may have been a mid-season jump to linebacker to fill in. He was a stat stuffer, totaling over 226 tackles, 10 sacks in 39 career games. Clocking a fast 40-yard dash doesn't guarantee that you'll have a successful NFL career. [8], Barnes was drafted in the fourth round, 113th overall, by the Detroit Lions in the 2021 NFL Draft. Derrick Barnes - Linebacker, Purdue. Barnes is a player. He is an absolute terror on the inside and will only get better with experience. Linebacker offseason roster: Alex Anzalone, Jamie Collins Sr., Shaun Dion Hamilton, Anthony Pittman, Jalen Reeves-Maybin, Jahlani Tavai, Jason Cabinda. The Jets could draft Barnes and use him on special teams while working him with C.J. On this next play the offense is in a zero backfield look which means there will be a pass on the play. It was a blessing to even be there. 2020: 54 tackles (5.5 for loss), one pass broken up and one interception in six . I was so glad that I could play that role at Purdue. Elkhart is located in north central Indiana, about 110 miles east of Chicago and 150 miles north of Indianapolis. Ourlads' Profile: 2021 Guide: What Ourlads' NFL Scouting Services said about DERRICK BARNES: Purdue, 6004 245 4.58. Please check your email for a confirmation. For this mock, it will be for the first two rounds with a few trades. 55. Barnes spent his time at Purdue playing as both an off-ball linebacker and on the edge, and was incredibly productive at both positions. Calvin . Those splash plays in pass coverage are very intriguing for the passing-driven NFL. 4.58 40-yard dash, 37 . Latest News, NFL Draft. Nobody loves getting hit (laughs). They had watched a ton of film on me. 6 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Stats: Four-year player, 43 games. Projected 40 Time: 4.70. No portion of this site may be reproduced without the express written permission of the Detroit Lions. He believes his eyes to react quickly and make the play. Like any person of the millennial generation, Derrick Barnes needed to learn something quickly and found a needed tutorial on YouTube. . He is a very lean but muscular player who packs a wallop when he tackles. But hey, Ross still holds the NFL Combine record for the 40-yard dash, so he'll always have that. When you watch Barnes on this play like many, he seems to be the fastest player on the field, but of course he is not. The coaches trusted me to do it and I couldnt let them down. which was cancelled, it still would be a fast time if adjusted. I rather do the hitting. He was a great running back and linebacker in high school who had an over a 10 yards per rush average and 22 TDs as a senior RB and over 125 tackles as a linebacker. In 2020 he was moved back to play as an inside linebacker for the 6 games Purdue played in 2020 making 54 tackles with 6 TFL. A 4 year starter at Purdue, Derrick Barnes was placed all over the field. Two year starter, Covington, KY. A versatile player who has been an inside linebacker and edge rusher. Getty Derrick Barnes rushes the passer for Purdue. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. ET start time) Friday, March 3: Defensive backs and special teams (3 p . That kind of production should easily translate to the pros and will be an instant upgrade for the Lions at the linebacker position. Tim Twentyman shares his observations from Day 4 of prospect availability at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Historical Rankings for Derrick Barnes-LB-Purdue as a OLB. Position: LB. Sign up to receive all the latest news and annoucements. 69. I see a lot of myself in his passion. One of fastest rising LB in 2021 draft is @BoilerFootball Derrick Barnes. He ran 4.57/40 at his pro day. 2021 NFL Draft Prospect Derrick Barnes ILB Purdue. Easily washed out of plays and loses track of the ball. DB: It was great. Derrick Barnes has 25 tackles, including 4.5 tackles for loss, the last five games to give the Boilermakers' defense a lift off the edge News Purdue Opinion Sports Life Obituaries eNewspaper Legals Derrick Barnes is a tough, hard nosed linebacker prospect who is an exceptional athlete with speed, power and great length. Barnes first saw him in that season opener back in 2017, when Jackson racked up 485 yards of total offense and threw for two touchdowns in a comeback win against Purdue. Now that the Purdue Boilermaker Pro Day is complete, let's take a look at how Rondale Moore and Derrick Barnes improved their draft stock. Before the Purdue Pro Day, Derrick Barnes was the 323rd ranked overall prospect in the 2021 NFL draft. 40.00 Nike SPARQ 111.42 . [3], Barnes played in 12 games with two starts during his freshman season. Barnes began his career at Purdue as a 3-4 outside linebacker, where he started as a sophomore and junior, but at 6-foot-0 1 2 and 238 pounds, his path to the NFL as a pure pass rusher would . He reads the play and then has the speed to chase down a RB before he can turn the corner. An all-state running back in high school . DB: Im going to make a huge impact. Barnes is a sure wrap tackler who has missed only 22 tackling attempts in 245 career attempts. As a freshman at Purdue, Barnes made the traveling roster for the Boilermakers' 2017 season . Since 2001, made Public in 2003, Draft Scout has been the Gold Standard Industry Leading Database Build for Compiling & Charting College Football Prospects from Prep to Pro. With the 113th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions selected linebacker Derrick Barnes of Purdue University. And needless to say, those top-gear competitors will want to outdo one another to earn more attention ahead of the draft. The Purdue linebacker posted a 37" vertical jump and a 9"11 broad jump. HT 6003WT 238Hand 9 6/8Arm 33 3/8 Wing 81 3/840-yard 4.57 (NFL ) VJ 37.0BJ 9-11BP 29 pic.twitter.com/QqaDRCZH9S. Derrick Barnes, Linebacker As a senior at Purdue, Barnes recorded 54 total tackles, including 40 solo stops. The overall score of 84 places Rondale Moore as a good prospect, but he has fallen six points short of being an elite prospect. 9 pick for the Cincinnati Bengals. Your login session has expired. I think paid off with that extra time." Barnes certainly made good use of that time. March 7, 2022. It all depends on their scheme. If you are interested in learning more or want to have a dialog how using ANSYS tools could bring you the competitive edge please reach out to me at 847-745-5377 or derrick.hesser@ansys.com. 113 overall in the 2021 NFL draft on Saturday.. One pick earlier at No. Uses his hands to protect himself, easily changes direction, and has a closing burst. 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle @seniorbowl. . It was an amazing experience. Barnes is fast for his size, but it is his ability to read and react with such authority is what makes him look so fast. He ran a 4.58 40, had a 37 inch vertical and a 9-11 broad jump. Height: 6-0 Weight: 238. Barnes is the best least talked about LB in 2021 draft. Hesitates when facing running back Blocks while rushing the passer. Barnes is ranked 12th among all linebacker prospects in the 2021 draft by Bob McGinn's draft rankings in TheAthletic. Watch how fast he comes through the hole, like other players are playing in slow motion. Look . I give all the credit to the coaches that helped me along the way. In four seasons with the Boilermakers, Barnes posted 225 total tackles and 10.5 sacks in 43 games. The latest stats, facts, news and notes on Derrick Barnes of the Detroit Lions The one knock on Barnes is he has tight hips. Ive always been tough and physical. Coming into my senior year, I held the inside linebacker role. Barnes recorded 12 tackles (four solo), including one sack, and added one pass defensed in Sunday's 15-9 win over Green Bay.. Detroit's defense stymied Aaron Rodgers and the Packers all afternoon . Studying film as a pass rusher was very different than it was as an inside linebacker. Every year in the lead-up to the NFL Draft, there is a fascination with the 40-yard dash of various prospects. This next play is a 4th down play late in the game with Indiana down by a TD and looking to convert a 4th and 9 play. I had to be a vocal leader on the field. Barnes is also the 323rd ranked overall prospect in the draft. JM: What was your experience like at this years Senior Bowl? DB: It was always taught to me. No. My future coaches can depend on me. Mike Alstott. I always weighed more than the next kid. Some (blockers) will knock him down because he's not very tall. The coaches at Purdue helped turn me into a better tackler. He was a two-starter at Holy Cross, playing running back and linebacker. According to thedraftnetwork.com, Derrick Barnes is the 25th ranked linebacker prospect in the 2021 NFL draft. I helped guide the young guys. One of the things that jumps out at me about your game when I turn the tape on is your physicality. First up: Derrick Barnes, a linebacker whose skill set signals a clear shift away from Detroit's recent defensive approach. Catch up on all the news from the Combine media sessions with general manager Brad Holmes & head coach Dan Campbell. He will still need to develop over time but he is a quality player who is being overlooked by the Draft community because he played at Purdue. If you do it in practice, youll do it in the game. * Trevor Lawrence and Zach Wilson didn't complete 40-yard dashes at their pro days. You can use the BetMGM bonus code ROTOBONUS and get up to $1,000 in welcome bonuses. His 7-foot-4, 305-pound frame makes him Watch Now: Related Video - 6'0", 245 LBS. With no true combine this year, his pro day may have moved him up to a round 3 selection. I was a playmaker at the defensive end position. Barnes graded out with an 8.42 RAS and ran an impressive 4.58-second 40-yard dash . The Lions picked up Purdue linebacker Derrick Barnes with the 113th pick, after trading up to get him. Tim Twentyman shares his observations from Day 3 of prospect availability at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Limited vision and is easily fooled by misdirection. Lions coach Dan Campbell and his staff got their first glance at . If I had the freedom to choose, I would say inside linebacker because of my physicality. I always realized what football could teach me off the field as well. All Combine and Draft-Related Analysis, News, Video, and Biographical Information for Derrick Barnes Watch highlights of Derrick Barnes from his college career at Purdue.Subscribe to the Lions YT Channel: https://bit.ly/2OABzdxMore Lions NFL Action: https://. A player that a lot of people did not realize how good he was while at Purdue, but when he started doing workouts, he opened some eyes. JM: This has been terrific, Derrick. No Purdue player saw their stock rise more in preparation for the NFL draft than Derrick Barnes. From Major Media Outlets to NFL Team Personnel. Tim Twentyman takes a look at kickers to keep an eye on at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. You always have to keep your strength. His attitude changed as he researched the number and the great players who had worn it . JM: It shows on tape. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). They honed my physical skills. Wide receiver Rondale Moore and linebacker Derrick Barnes both made big strides at the Purdue Pro Day, improving their draft stocks. [6] He stayed as a pass rusher during his junior season and finished the year tied for the second most sacks on the team with 7.5 along with 11.0 tackles for loss. 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Derrick Barnes. Be the first one to comment on this story. Im gonna come in and work my behind off. 2021 NFL Draft Prospect: Derrick Barnes-LB-Purdue Derrick Barnes, LB, Purdue Height: 6-1. . This would have put him in the upper echelon of linebackers at recent years combines. . This is like football poetry or watching an exquisite production of an opera like Swann Lake but in football form. He doesnt overreact to the RB pressing the hole. If you're looking for a prospect in this year's draft class that checks all of those boxes, Purdue's Derrick Barnes would have you look no further. Follow full coverage of Derrick Barnes during the 2021 NFL Draft on ESPN.com. Derrick Barnes' size does not correlate well for a full-time pass-rusher at the NFL level, but he transitioned later in his Purdue career to a true off-ball linebacker position that allowed him to . This is near perfect LB play as he waits to see the play develop, makes sure there are no reverses or cut backs, finds the crease to the play, and explodes through the hole. This seems very similar. Historically holding over 98K, Built with Forward & Backward Compatibility. . Player Rating. [7] As a senior, Barnes returned to the middle linebacker position and led the Boilermakers with 54 total tackles and was second on the team in tackles for loss with 5.5 and was named second-team All-Big Ten. Follow Derrick D. Barnes and explore their bibliography from Amazon.com's Derrick D. Barnes Author Page. . We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from.