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. Tim Twentyman shares his observations from Day 1 of prospect availability at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. 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. I showed up on time every day and held guys accountable. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. Tim Twentyman and Mike O'Hara share their thoughts on the Lions' fourth-round selection of linebacker Derrick Barnes. 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. Barnes spent his time at Purdue playing as both an off-ball linebacker and on the edge, and was incredibly productive at both positions. 2021 NFL Draft Prospect: Derrick Barnes-LB-Purdue Derrick Barnes, LB, Purdue Height: 6-1. Aiming to run the 4-yard dash in 4.5 seconds, Barnes posted an unofficial 4.58-second 40 time. His attitude changed as he researched the number and the great players who had worn it . Tim Twentyman takes a look at five things to watch during the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. It stuck with me. They believed in me. . Pick: Round 4, pick 113 . You never know what could happen. The fake sweep to the right is ignored by Barnes as he sees two receivers to the right and a RB sliding out to that same side. This is simply seeing the play, finding the run fit, and making an explosive play against the offense. Before his Pro Day Moore was the 18th ranked overall prospect but after his Pro Day, he could see himself around the 13th or 14th ranked overall prospect. All clips are own by Purdue Athletics. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Derrick Barnes. Pro Day workout: 4.59 seconds in the 40-yard dash; 37-inch vertical jump, 29 reps of 225 pounds in the bench press. Barnes is a sudden player who has excellent burst to the ball. Every year in the lead-up to the NFL Draft, there is a fascination with the 40-yard dash of various prospects. The Lions picked up Purdue linebacker Derrick Barnes with the 113th pick, after trading up to get him. Barnes ran an official 40-yard dash time of 4.57 and registered 29 repetitions on the 225lbs bench press. I think he's a plug-and-play linebacker because he's so physical and mean.". Its about the small things. If I have to play special teams as a rookie, Im willing to do that. 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. 70 . Hesitates when facing running back Blocks while rushing the passer. He reads the play and then has the speed to chase down a RB before he can turn the corner. Barnes spent his time at Purdue playing as both an off-ball linebacker and on the edge, and was incredibly productive at both positions. He was already in the talks as a day 3 steal, then came his pro day. His frame fits the profile of an NFL Mike and he may have upped his stock in that role at the Senior Bowl. Getty Derrick Barnes rushes the passer for Purdue. Birthdate: May 29, 1999. Watch how fast he comes through the hole, like other players are playing in slow motion. 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. I improved technique-wise and I put up some great sack numbers. Home town. A 4 year starter at Purdue, Derrick Barnes was placed all over the field. I think paid off with that extra time." Barnes certainly made good use of that time. Derrick Barnes is competing for a role in a crowded room of linebackers who could end up sharing playing time in the Detroit Lions' defense. Limited vision and is easily fooled by misdirection. This last clip is of when Barnes was a young player in one of his first starts. He secured his status as an NFL talent at Purdue's Pro Day by logging a 4.29 40-yard dash and a 42-inch vertical. I was kind of bummed about it at first. Moore also registered a 42.5" vertical leap. 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 . . To have a player with scheme diversity, position diversity, speed, strength, power, and tackling ability to make plays all over the field is extraordinary. 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. 9 pick for the Cincinnati Bengals. JM: You met with all 32 teams formally as you said. The QB basically throws the ball into Barnes hands so it was a case of great instincts then catching the ball. Barnes and Tavai are just about the same size, but Barnes put up better numbers at every event at his pro day than Tavai. I always knew what we were trying to achieve on defense. What again stands out here is the speed in that there are three players running towards the QB, but one guy is so much faster and makes the tackle. Where Rondale Moore did improve is his overall prospect ranking. I see a lot of myself in his passion. Barnes had a 37 " vertical jump, which Is very good for a LB. Some (blockers) will knock him down because he's not very tall. Please check your email for a confirmation. Moore scored at an elite level in athleticism and scored below average for production. You'll now receive the top Lions Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. He played Inside Linebacker, Outside Linebacker and Defensive End. I thought it was really awesome. This seems very similar. MORE NFL DRAFT:SN's latest 2021 mock draft| Top 100big board. I enjoy meeting new people. Derrick Barnes, LB School: Purdue | Conference: Big Ten College Experience: Senior | Age: 21 Height / Weight: 6'0" / 238 lbs Projected Draft Status: 5th-7th Round Player Comparison: Jon Bostic C. DB: Lets start with my sophomore year. Wraps up tackling and brings down bigger ball handlers or tight ends in space. One of fastest rising LB in 2021 draft is @BoilerFootball Derrick Barnes. Earlier, you mentioned that you see yourself as an inside linebacker because of your ability to play physical. Not all prospects will run a 40-yard dash). The combine saw the stock of some players rise and for others, it fell. Barnes is ranked 12th among all linebacker prospects in the 2021 draft by Bob McGinn's draft rankings in TheAthletic. 2021 NFL Draft Prospect Derrick Barnes ILB Purdue, New York Jets Flight Connections 03/04/23, Bringing your daily links to the NFLs New York Jets, Robert Saleh says Jets will be judicious in free agency, NFL Scouting Combine Saturday Discussion Thread, NFL Scouting Combine Friday: Defensive Backs Day Discussion Thread. Barnes grew up in Covington, Kentucky and attended Holy Cross High School, where he played basketball and ran track in addition to playing linebacker and running back on the football team, coached by former Cincinnati Bengal, Bruce Kozerski. His 7-foot-4, 305-pound frame makes him Watch Now: Related Video The week went by slowly but it was a great experience. which was cancelled, it still would be a fast time if adjusted. Pro Day workout: 4.59 seconds in the 40-yard dash; 37-inch vertical jump, 29 reps of 225 pounds in the bench press. Easily washed out of plays and loses track of the ball. From Major Media Outlets to NFL Team Personnel. Here he is as the left ILB reading the play then making the tackle. . I am not advocating that Barnes replace Mosley but he could be a monster player inside alongside Mosley. 112, the Lions took Amon-Ra St. Brown, a receiver from USC, with the seventh pick in the fourth round to open Day 3.. Barnes is a senior from Covington, Kentucky, listed at 6 feet and 238 pounds. With no true combine this year, his pro day may have moved him up to a round 3 selection. I grew up watching him play. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. This is a strong, forceful tackle by a powerful man that is done swiftly and surely in the backfield. You always have to keep your strength. 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. If the Detroit Lions want to bolster their defensive line, they're in a good spot to do so with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Nicknamed " A-Train ", he played college football at Purdue and was selected by the Buccaneers in the second round of the 1996 . You said it best, my role evolved over the years. Im going to build that trust with them. I helped guide the young guys. Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news. He does have 10 touchdowns, but he hasn't been the dynamic, Tyreek Hill-type deep threat that the Bengals hoped they were getting. 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://. College: Purdue. According to thedraftnetwork.com, Derrick Barnes is the 25th ranked linebacker prospect in the 2021 NFL draft. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. Barnes' versatility is an asset, and can be used to find a way to get him on the field. 40 time: 4.57 seconds (83%*) Age: 23.9 DOB: 05/29/1999. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. The Detroit Lions traded up to pick Derrick Barnes, a linebacker from Purdue, at No. I want to make an immediate impact. All Combine and Draft-Related Analysis, News, Video, and Biographical Information for Derrick Barnes Pro day workout results and stats - Derrick Barnes Outside Linebacker . Analyst's take: A scout quoted in Bob McGinn's position analysis in TheAthletic: "He plays like a pro, just his assertiveness. One of the things that jumps out at me about your game when I turn the tape on is your physicality. Comparisons. Derrick Barnes: Purdue: 4.57: Monty Rice: Georgia: 4.59: Nick Bolton: Missouri . I give all the credit to the coaches that helped me along the way. He played in 12 games as a true freshman in 2017 for the Boilermakers making 2 starts and was a standout on special teams. 4.58 40-yard dash, 37 . Coming into my senior year, I held the inside linebacker role. Purdue. FortyYD Time. Washed out and caught in traffic in the middle of the field. I had to be a leader out there. Erich Theodore Barnes was born on July 4, 1935 in Elkhart, Indiana. This offseason, the likes of Anthony Schwartz, Rondale Mooreand Jaycee Horn will try to beat that record at their pro days. I always kept the right attitude and saw that as one of my major strengths. DB: It was great. In four NFL seasons, Ross has played in 27 games and has just 51 catches for 733 yards. His ability to read the play then commit with such decisive conviction is what makes him look like a torpedo in search of a target. 4.57 40-yard dash per pro day measurements. Barnes graded out with an 8.42 RAS and ran an impressive 4.58-second 40-yard dash . He does show a slight problem in his technique as he will come in too hot to break down and make the tackle. He is a little short for the position (just over 6 tall) so he is able to get great force behind his tackles when he gets in proper tackling form. Follow Derrick D. Barnes and explore their bibliography from Amazon.com's Derrick D. Barnes Author Page. Tell us about the role that you played there. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. There is reading and reacting, and there is speed. The Cougars went on another run after the break, this time a 10-2 one. A fourth-round pick out of Purdue, Detroit Lions rookie LB Derrick Barnes has played five defensive snaps in the first two games of the 2021 season. Though the metric has little to do with the success of players at the pro level, football fans love speed and fast players. . It all depends on their scheme. He had 10.5 sacks and 226 tackles, 25 of which went for a loss of yardage, in four years at Purdue. ET start time) Friday, March 3: Defensive backs and special teams (3 p . He was a stat stuffer, totaling over 226 tackles, 10 sacks in 39 career games. Youve now completed your Big Board, but if you want to save it youll need to become a TDN Premium member. Sign up to receive all the latest news and annoucements. HT 6003 WT 238 Hand 9 6/8 Arm 33 3/8 Wing 81 3/8 40-yard 4.57 (NFL ) VJ 37 . Derrick Barnes. 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 . document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2023 Draft Network. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Please logout and login again. All four handled themselves like total pros and were NFL-ready in Mobile. The fourth quarter began with West Side in front 37-36. Cooper, Keyton Barnes and Anthony Holmes fueled the surge. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. First up: Derrick Barnes, a linebacker whose skill set signals a clear shift away from Detroit's recent defensive approach. Now that the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine is over, it is time for another mock draft. The event will likely be back next year, but with the event canceled, the 40-yard dash hasn't been on center stage as much as it has been in the past. It starts with how you prepare. Class. This is like football poetry or watching an exquisite production of an opera like Swann Lake but in football form. 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 . Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Fires up the field, defeats blocks, and is a devastating run defender. Coming SoonTerms & Conditions | Privacy Policy, Draft Scout is an Independent Contractor, Currently Outsourcing Non-Exclusive Scalable ContentBrian Hitterman, NFL Draft Scout/Draft Scout Database Creator, Contact: brianhitterman@msn.com, - Draft Scout Evolve: Player Rating Changes, - CFB's Best Player Names By Year/Position. He was a two-starter at Holy Cross, playing running back and linebacker. [12] He signed his four-year rookie contract with Detroit on June 17, 2021. Football has played a huge role in my life. Barnes has played all over the defense and was an outside protector on the edge for a season. The time traveled between the 20 and 40 yard lines is known as the Flying Twenty. Wide receiver Rondale Moore and linebacker Derrick Barnes both made big strides at the Purdue Pro Day, improving their draft stocks. [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. Derrick is going to get paid! Barnes ran a 4.57 40 at the Purdue Pro Day. Others see me as an inside linebacker. 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 2021 NFL draft is full of talent and it will be extremely difficult for Rondale Moore to rise in the wide receiver rankings. Pro Day Results. Leads big defensive effort. They wanted to know about where I came from and where I grew up. That RB is A. J. Dillon who is currently on the Green Bay Packers roster. Thursday, March 2: Defensive linemen and linebackers (3 p.m. I always put in extra work. When linebacker Derrick Barnes arrived at Purdue in 2017, he wasn't thrilled to be assigned the No. A lot of NFL teams were very familiar with me as a player and prospect. Tim Twentyman shares his observations from Day 2 of prospect availability at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. With the 113th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions selected linebacker Derrick Barnes of Purdue University. DB: I would choose Ray Lewis. The Purdue linebacker posted a 37" vertical jump and a 9"11 broad jump. The Draft Scout Database provides Many different Functions, Sorts, Exports & More for more than 25 Major Clients the past 15 Years. 1991 NFL Combine Results. The Early Years Through High School. Ive really appreciated your time today. This is a nice play by Barnes because he reads the play and take the appropriate action to set himself up for success. Runs around blocks and struggles to break away once blockers have a hold on him. 1989 NFL Combine Results. The versatility was a big calling card, but finding where he fits best in the Detroit Lions defense is a question that stems from Barnes' broad skillset. Weight: 245. 1994 NFL Combine Results. Many of those where high speed tackle attempts when he lost his footing trying to stop or slipped on a slick surface. 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. It was great to get a chance to sit down in front of all 32 teams and express myself. Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes wants to address the backup quarterback position, and he could look to free agency, the draft or both to do so. Nobody loves getting hit (laughs). They saw me as somebody that could rush the passer. He will still need to develop over time but he is a quality player who is being . 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. As such, 40 times are a big-time topic of conversation every year during the NFL Combine. . I had a chance to meet with all 32 teams. [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]. Jalen Graham will need a better performance at Purdues pro day after stumbling at the combine. He was productive for Purdue, but nationwide, people do not realize how good he truly was. I was always a bigger guy. Lacks fluidity to hold up in space or drop in coverage. Senior. He is patient. Barnes recorded 12 tackles (four solo), including one sack, and added one pass defensed in Sunday's 15-9 win over Green Bay. Derrick Barnes. . JM: It shows on tape. (The table will be updated as 40 times are recorded over the weeks leading up to the draft. 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. . We struggled coming in but we all got better as time went by. Im talking about time management which is an everyday skill. Projected Round (2024): 2-4 View Ranking History. Derrick Barnes is a tough, hard nosed linebacker prospect who is an exceptional athlete with speed, power and great length. Derrick Barnes - Starter. https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2021/05/01/lions-draft-derrick-barnes-roster-fit-breakdown-scouting-report/, One free agent each NFL team should re-sign in 2023, Brian Branch solidified his Lions draft stock at the NFL Scouting Combine, Lions meet with Jamaal Williams' agent at the Combine hoping for a deal, Lions meet with UNC wideout Antoine Green at the NFL Scouting Combine, Lions expecting big growth from the young defensive core, Stay or go: Predicting the fate of the Lions free agents in 2023, Expect the Lions to be very selective in the draft process, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Im gonna come in and work my behind off. Thats how I developed into a great tackler. Cornerback is a position of need for the Detroit Lions, and the 2023 draft class is talented and deep at the position.