2023 Defense Stats
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81
SACKS
1.0
INT
0
FF
1
TD
0
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Barnes put together his most productive season as a pro in 2023, recording a career-high 81 tackles, including a sack, while also forcing a fumble over 16 contests with the Lions. Operating without James Houston, who missed nearly the entire regular season with an ankle injury, Jack Campbell and Barnes were the undisputed top options at linebacker alongside MLB Alex Anzalone. With Houston back in the fold in 2024, it's possible that Barnes will see a slight reduction in his snap count, but he nonetheless figures to be a productive asset for coach Dan Campbell's defense. Read Past Outlooks
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Participating in OTAs
Barnes (knee) participated in the Lions' OTA session Tuesday.
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Barnes was injured on the first defensive series of the Lions' NFC Championship Game loss to the 49ers and never returned, but the knee issue clearly wasn't overly serious. He started 13 of the 16 regular-season games he appeared in last season, finishing with a career-best 81 tackles (42 solo), 1.0 sacks and one forced fumble on a career-high 705 defensive snaps.
Barnes was injured on the first defensive series of the Lions' NFC Championship Game loss to the 49ers and never returned, but the knee issue clearly wasn't overly serious. He started 13 of the 16 regular-season games he appeared in last season, finishing with a career-best 81 tackles (42 solo), 1.0 sacks and one forced fumble on a career-high 705 defensive snaps.
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Measurables Review
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How do Derrick Barnes' measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
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6' 0"Weight
240 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.57 secVertical Jump
37.0 inBroad Jump
119 inBench Press
29 repsHand Length
9.75 inArm Length
33.38 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Seeing over 100 less defensive snaps in 2022 than his rookie year in 2021, Barnes has been in and out of Detroit's starting lineup since entering the league. Unfortunately, he'll find snaps even harder to come by in 2023 after the extension of Alex Anzalone and the first-round selection of Jack Campbell. In the end, it may be a stretch to think he can approach the 400ish defensive snaps he has seen in each of his first two campaigns.
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Racks up 81 tackles in 2023
Barnes (knee) registered 81 tackles, one sack and one forced fumble over 16 regular-season games in 2023.
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Leaves game with knee injury
Barnes (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the 49ers.
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Whiffs with chance at safety
Barnes recorded five tackles (three solo) in Saturday's 20-19 loss at Dallas.
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Estimated as full participant
Barnes (shoulder) was listed as a full participant on the Lions' practice estimate Tuesday, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.
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Inactive as expected
Barnes (shoulder) is inactive ahead of Sunday's game against the Vikings.
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