Updated August 15, 2026
Derrick Barnes (born May 29, 1999) is the linebacker for the Detroit Lions, wearing No. 55. He played college football at Purdue. The Detroit Lions selected him No. 113 overall in the 2021 NFL draft. He has been with the Detroit Lions since 2021. Roster membership as of August 14, 2026.
Player information
- Position: linebacker (LB)
- Number: 55
- Born: May 29, 1999
- Height: 6 ft 0 in
- Weight: 240 lb
- College: Purdue
- NFL draft: 2021, No. 113 overall (Detroit Lions)
- Roster as of: August 14, 2026
Professional career
Detroit Lions (2021–2025)
Derrick Barnes played 16 regular season games for the Detroit Lions in 2021, with 2 sacks, 0 interceptions, 36 solo tackles and 25 assists.
Derrick Barnes played 13 regular season games for the Detroit Lions in 2022, with 1 sacks, 0 interceptions, 22 solo tackles and 20 assists.
Derrick Barnes played 16 regular season games for the Detroit Lions in 2023, with 1 sacks, 0 interceptions, 37 solo tackles and 39 assists.
Derrick Barnes played 3 regular season games for the Detroit Lions in 2024, with 0 sacks, 0 interceptions, 4 solo tackles and 2 assists.
Derrick Barnes played 17 regular season games for the Detroit Lions in 2025, with 4 sacks, 1 interceptions, 40 solo tackles and 38 assists.
Postseason
Derrick Barnes played 2 postseason games for the Detroit Lions in 2023, with 0 sacks, 1 interceptions, 4 solo tackles and 2 assists.
NFL statistics
Regular season
| Year | Team | G | Sacks | Int | Solo | Ast | TFL | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Detroit Lions | 16 | 2 | 0 | 36 | 25 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | Detroit Lions | 13 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | Detroit Lions | 16 | 1 | 0 | 37 | 39 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | Detroit Lions | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | Detroit Lions | 17 | 4 | 1 | 40 | 38 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Career | 65 | 8 | 1 | 139 | 124 | 16 | 7 | 1 |
Postseason
| Year | Team | G | Sacks | Int | Solo | Ast | TFL | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Detroit Lions | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Contract
DLP IQ lists a 3-year deal signed in 2025 with a total value of $24 million, $8 million per year, and $16 million guaranteed. Those figures are DLP IQ terms, not a live cap number.
Sources
Every counting number on this page is from DLP IQ. Derived rates use official NFL formulas on those counts. High-school, family, and award lists are omitted until DLP IQ has them. This page does not invent yards.
