Easily washed out of plays and loses track of the ball. 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. He played Inside Linebacker, Outside Linebacker and Defensive End. 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. Derrick Barnes: Purdue: 4.57: Monty Rice: Georgia: 4.59: Nick Bolton: Missouri . 113 overall in the 2021 NFL draft on Saturday.. One pick earlier at No. I was a playmaker at the defensive end position. The week went by slowly but it was a great experience. Held one Power 5 offer. Barnes graded out with an 8.42 RAS and ran an impressive 4.58-second 40-yard dash . Look . As such, 40 times are a big-time topic of conversation every year during the NFL Combine. The young guys looked up to me. Barnes will be in RB coverage so when the RB goes in motion on the play he follows to keep leverage on the play. Its something that I love to do and Im looking forward to continuing my journey. Barnes, a 2021 fourth-round draft pick, has a skill set that signals Detroit is shifting away from its recent defensive approach. His 7-foot-4, 305-pound frame makes him Watch Now: Related Video PositionRank (LB) 4.57. DB: Lets start with my sophomore year. 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. In four NFL seasons, Ross has played in 27 games and has just 51 catches for 733 yards. Career: 158 solo . Im gonna dive into the playbook and Im not afraid to ask questions. 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. 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 . 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. The time traveled between the 20 and 40 yard lines is known as the Flying Twenty. He also snatched his first and only career interception in his final college season. I know that we have some great leaders there, guys that are going to step into their new roles. Check out the fastest 40-yard dash times broken down by position among the 2021 NFL draft class. You always have to keep your strength. He was a stat stuffer, totaling over 226 tackles, 10 sacks in 39 career games. . The Lions drafted Barnes out of Purdue in the fourth round, at No. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. This game has made me who I am today as a man. Linebacker/Edge Rusher Derrick Barnes is a fan favorite in West Lafayette and soon will be for someones NFL Team. According to CBS Sports, Rondale Moore is currently the fourth-ranked wide receiver prospect in the 2021 NFL draft. I agree with you. In 2019 he was moved to an edge rusher making 8 sacks and 11 TFL in 12 games. JM: Thats interesting to know that there isnt a consensus on how teams view you. Career: 158 solo tackles, 67 assists, 25.5 tackles for loss and 10.5 sacks. 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. which was cancelled, it still would be a fast time if adjusted. The Lions picked up Purdue linebacker Derrick Barnes with the 113th pick, after trading up to get him. Projected 40 Time: 4.8. He has experience both as a pass rusher and off the ball linebacker, which makes him a nice fit in Detroit. I helped guide the young guys. Barnes is playing zone coverage but keeps his eye on the QB and doesnt allow him to make his first down mark. He ran 4.57/40 at his pro day. 40.00 Nike SPARQ 111.42 . Hes always been a role model of mine. Barnes is a sure wrap tackler who has missed only 22 tackling attempts in 245 career attempts. Barnes enjoyed a breakout season rushing the passer in . Hes faster, stronger, more agile, and has a much less concerning injury history. Tim Twentyman and Mike O'Hara share their thoughts on the Lions' fourth-round selection of linebacker Derrick Barnes. 4.58 40-yard dash, 37 . Covington. I thought it was really awesome. 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. 40 Low: 4.54 40 Time: 4.58 40 High: 4.65 > Projected Round: 6 Stock: Combine Results. The NFL requires its linebackers to be athletic, physical, and versatile nowadays. '21 - Derrick Barnes, Purdue 10. Front multiplicity is all the rage when it comes to todays defenses. If I have to play special teams as a rookie, Im willing to do that. Tim Twentyman shares his observations from Day 4 of prospect availability at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. We were kind of struggling in terms of getting to the quarterback so the coaching staff was constantly searching for solutions and they landed on me. In Barnes 4 years at Purdue, he had 2 defensive coordinators and played in 3 different positions. I wanna be one of those guys that come in and become a leader. The Purdue Boilermakers hosted their Pro Day yesterday. Barnes is a terrific blitzer from his time as a defensive end and could immediately . 2021 NFL Draft Prospect Derrick Barnes ILB Purdue. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). 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 was announced as a starter and my role changed. Watch him read, find the runner, get in great tackling technical form, then unload on the RB. That doesnt mean he is incapable of moving around and being sound in zone coverage like he does here. 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. That does not take away from his attributes. . . Player Rating. He reads the play and then has the speed to chase down a RB before he can turn the corner. JM: I love to hear that. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. I had to be a leader out there. He moved to inside linebacker in 2020. You said it best, my role evolved over the years. Derrick Barnes - Starter. Pro day workout results and stats - Derrick Barnes Outside Linebacker . 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 . [2] Barnes originally committed to play college football at Toledo going into his senior year, but changed his commitment to Purdue after receiving an offer from new head coach Jeff Brohm. He has a varied skill set that has seen him play as an inside linebacker, an outside linebacker, and as an edge player for the Purdue Boilermakers. 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle 113. Sign up to receive all the latest news and annoucements. 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 played Inside Linebacker, Outside Linebacker and Defensive End. ILB. Us freshmen linebackers, we knew that our role was going to change as the years went by. I continued to develop. Given all of this, expect Barnes to be a starting outside linebacker who could both rush the passer and drop into coverage with ease. It all worked out. Before the Purdue Pro Day, Derrick Barnes was the 323rd ranked overall prospect in the 2021 NFL draft. It all depends on their scheme. I learned a lot of new techniques. If I had the freedom to choose, I would say inside linebacker because of my physicality. DB: Im going to make a huge impact. 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 . 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. Stats: Four-year player, 43 games. 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. They wanted to get to know me personally as well. DB: My first year there, we had a lot of seniors. Draft: Selected by the Detroit Lions in the 4th round (113th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft. The league decided not to host one this year due to concerns about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Derrick Barnes is only close to 6'0 3/8" tall. It was cool. I was kind of bummed about it at first. While Barnes was growing up there, Elkhart had a population of approximately 32,000 to 35,000 people. Purdue linebacker Derrick Barnes is a player eligible for the 2021 NFL Draft that's seen has stock rise since the end of his senior season. ILB; Senior; 6-0, 238 lbs; Purdue; Scouts Grade; Position Rank; Overall Rank; Arm Length 33-3/8" Hand Size 9-3/4" 40-YD Dash 4.57; Conference TBD; 2021 Draft Pick Info. Tell us about the role that you played there. 1994 NFL Combine Results. OLB/EDGE. 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 . Mosley he will be even more ready to become a quality contributor on the defense. According to ESPN draft analyst Jim Nagy, Purdue's Derrick Barnes is moving up NFL draft boards after a superb performance at the Senior Bowl. Derrick Barnes went undrafted for the NFL in 1997. Top marks for 40-yard dash, bench press, other drills. I give all the credit to the coaches that helped me along the way. Draft Year: 2021. By the numbers: 6'0", 238 pounds. It ended up being a decent year for me. With Barnes now on the roster, expect him to replace Tavai, who has struggled in his two years as a Lion. 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. Here is an example of that against Minnesota as he is playing as a MIKE LB. 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. Look no further. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Going back to when I was younger, I played some running back. On the plus side, he has 33 3/8" arm. finding receivers in zone. Day 3 picks whose strong camp/preseasons were predictable after spending week with them at. They wanted to know about where I came from and where I grew up. If youre looking for a prospect in this years draft class that checks all of those boxes, Purdues, Browns 7-Round Mock Draft 2023: NFL Combine Risers, Tradeable picks in the Mock Draft Machine. It was a blessing to even be there. This is near elite skills shown by a burly tough guy who can play multiple positions. 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. Jacob Camenker is a senior content producer at The Sporting News. 240 Pounds, he is a nice sized linebacker in the NFL. Football has always been calming for me. Name the LB role and Barnes did it for the Boilermakers. Mock Draft Machine Beta Testing Has Begun! We did a lot of tackling. Sign up for the Lions Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning, Here are our picks for the best rookie performances from Week 1. NFL Draft 40 times tracker: Who has the fastest 40-yard dash in 2021 draft class? Past Rankings Listed Out. Fails to break down at times, grabbing shoulder pads and lunging to allow ballcarriers to elude him. 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. Front multiplicity is all the rage when it comes to todays defenses. I took on a new role to help my team win games. Moves well laterally, gets out to the flanks, and is rarely off his feet. Did any of those meetings, and it can be several, stick out to you in particular? All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Derrick Barnes. . 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. Elkhart is located in north central Indiana, about 110 miles east of Chicago and 150 miles north of Indianapolis. This seems very similar. Moore also registered a 42.5" vertical leap. . He just hasnt done it a lot, and his skill set isnt one who can turn and cover fleet footed tight ends. The NFL Next Gen Stats gave Rondale Moore an overall score of 84. 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. Mosely. 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. Barnes' versatility is an asset, and can be used to find a way to get him on the field. He's a little limited, a little tight in space. With a three man rush and Purdue dropping 8 there is little room to fit a pass in with a suspect QB pulling the trigger. Derrick Barnes had an up-close view of some of Lamar Jackson's greatest exploits four years ago. There is reading and reacting, and there is speed. 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 Ive really appreciated your time today. . Senior. Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver Rondale Moore registered an unofficial 40-yard dash time of 4.29. Tim Twentyman takes a look at kickers to keep an eye on at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. 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. Barnes ran an official 40-yard dash time of 4.57 and registered 29 repetitions on the 225lbs bench press. He was a stat stuffer, totaling over 226 tackles, 10 sacks in 39 career games. 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Barnes recently spoke exclusively with The Draft Network about his experience at this years Senior Bowl, what position he sees himself playing at the next level, and which all-time great he would love to pick the mind of. In four seasons with the Boilermakers, Barnes posted 225 total tackles and 10.5 sacks in 43 games. On this next play the offense is in a zero backfield look which means there will be a pass on the play. 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. All four handled themselves like total pros and were NFL-ready in Mobile. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. This . Pro Day Results. Barnes' 40 was 4.57 seconds, vertical 37 inches, shuttle 4.32 seconds and bench press was 29 reps at 225 pounds. I plan on being an impact player right off the bat. To me, this seems a lot like when JaWhaun Bentley was drafted a few years ago. 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.

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