After his Pro Day, Derrick Barnes could see his rankings jump to 16th or 17th ranked linebacker prospect. Ive always been tough and physical. 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 . 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 At 6-1, 240 Pounds, he is a nice sized linebacker in the NFL. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. This is not to say Barnes is a finished product, but he has the tools and anticipation to become an excellent ILB in a year or two. . Detroit Lions (NFL), #55. He played in 12 games as a true freshman in 2017 for the Boilermakers making 2 starts and was a standout on special teams. Derrick Barnes: Purdue: 4.57: Monty Rice: Georgia: 4.59: Nick Bolton: Missouri . 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 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. DB: It was always taught to me. All the players and coaches that are still there, I wish them nothing but the best. He's a little limited, a little tight in space. 1993 NFL Combine Results. I played a good role for the team that year rushing off the edge and making plays in the backfield. 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. Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports . Linebacker Derrick Barnes has been selected by the Detroit Lions with the 113th pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. I think paid off with that extra time." Barnes certainly made good use of that time. I wanna be one of those guys that come in and become a leader. I had to be versatile. My sophomore year came quickly. 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. Purdue linebacker Derrick Barnes could be a Steve Spagnuolo dream come true . Purdue turned to senior defensive end Semisi Fakasiieiki to make what may have been a mid-season jump to linebacker to fill in. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. His attitude changed as he researched the number and the great players who had worn it . If you could pick the brain of any NFL defender, past or present, who would it be and why? Womens Basketball: Purdue Second Half Rally Falls Short Against Iowa, Saturday Roundtable - Expectation Check In, Womens Basketball: Purdue vs. Iowa in Quarterfinals of BTT. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Some (blockers) will knock him down because he's not very tall. The Purdue linebacker posted a 37" vertical jump and a 9"11 broad jump. Tell us about the role that you played there. Day 3 picks whose strong camp/preseasons were predictable after spending week with them at. I played on the offense growing up. Tim Twentyman shares his observations from Day 4 of prospect availability at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Barnes ran an official 40-yard dash time of 4.57 and registered 29 repetitions on the 225lbs bench press. . He waits until he makes his move then Barnes attacks and makes a sure tackle in the backfield. On the plus side, he has 33 3/8" arm. They believed in me. Derrick Barnes is a 6-0.5, 241-pound Inside Linebacker from Louisville, KY. 1989 NFL Combine Results. Clocking a fast 40-yard dash doesn't guarantee that you'll have a successful NFL career. This is a tackle for a loss on a speedy RB on a pass to the flat by a burly ILB with great speed and play reading ability. Derrick Barnes 2020 season highlight take edited by myself. The fourth quarter began with West Side in front 37-36. Cooper, Keyton Barnes and Anthony Holmes fueled the surge. I enjoy meeting new people. Even factoring in that the 40 wasn't at the Combine. Studying film as a pass rusher was very different than it was as an inside linebacker. The league decided not to host one this year due to concerns about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. I always kept the right attitude and saw that as one of my major strengths. I grew up watching him play. Football has always been calming for me. I watch a lot of his motivational speeches. I always realized what football could teach me off the field as well. Sign up to receive all the latest news and annoucements. 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. Easily washed out of plays and loses track of the ball. Occasionally overruns plays due to aggressive nature. 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. - 6'0", 245 LBS. He only has played as a ILB for a few games but reads the play very well. Jeff Risdon. Using Bill Barnwell's calculation, this Combine 40 time gave him a Speed Score of 89.09. He just hasnt done it a lot, and his skill set isnt one who can turn and cover fleet footed tight ends. The overall score of 84 places Rondale Moore as a good prospect, but he has fallen six points short of being an elite prospect. 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 had a 37 " vertical jump, which Is very good for a LB. Ive really appreciated your time today. You can see the quick reading ability, maybe not as quick as later, but still you see the instincts. His performance at the Purdue Pro Day will definitely help him when it comes to his draft stock. 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The Lions traded with Cleveland to get the pick to draft Barnes. 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. 40 time: 4.57 seconds (83%*) Age: 23.9 DOB: 05/29/1999. 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. Moves well laterally, gets out to the flanks, and is rarely off his feet. 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 . Derrick Barnes, Linebacker As a senior at Purdue, Barnes recorded 54 total tackles, including 40 solo stops. The Early Years Through High School. Detroit Lions Principal Owner and Chairman Sheila Ford Hamp announces Detroit's selection of Purdue linebacker Derrick . 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. and the Class 2-A, District Six Player of the Year after leading the team with 126 tackles on defense and rushing for 1,567 yards and 22 touchdowns on 150 carries on offense. 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. Barnes is the 25th ranked linebacker prospect in the draft. Pick: Round 4, pick 113 overall, one pick after the Lions had taken WR Amon-Ra St. Brown of USC. They saw me as somebody that could rush the passer. A tough kid with skills . This next play is where Barnes shows his true value as a hard nosed run stuffer that makes the offense one dimensional. Where Rondale Moore did improve is his overall prospect ranking. They honed my physical skills. He chases down ball carriers sideline to sideline with speed. 4.58 40-yard dash, 37 . Pro Day workout: 4.59 seconds in the 40-yard dash; 37-inch vertical jump, 29 reps of 225 pounds in the bench press. In 2019 he was moved to an edge rusher making 8 sacks and 11 TFL in 12 games. It all worked out. But hey, Ross still holds the NFL Combine record for the 40-yard dash, so he'll always have that. It just makes him a great value in the 3rd round when he should be looked at much higher. [3], Barnes played in 12 games with two starts during his freshman season. Front multiplicity is all the rage when it comes to todays defenses. Tim Twentyman shares his observations from Day 1 of prospect availability at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. I know that we have some great leaders there, guys that are going to step into their new roles. Held one Power 5 offer. As such, 40 times are a big-time topic of conversation every year during the NFL Combine. It's time to wonder if he's the best defender overall. Getty Derrick Barnes rushes the passer for Purdue. If I had the freedom to choose, I would say inside linebacker because of my physicality. As such, 40 times are a big-time topic of conversation every year during the NFL Combine. They wanted to know about where I came from and where I grew up. JM: It shows on tape. I was announced as a starter and my role changed. Class. Nobody loves getting hit (laughs). Name the LB role and Barnes did it for the Boilermakers. Comparisons. 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. 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. Top marks for 40-yard dash, bench press, other drills. Rondale Moore scored a 69 in production and a 99 in athleticism, which is how he got the overall score of 84. 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. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. I learned a lot of new techniques. Hesitates when facing running back Blocks while rushing the passer. 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. ET start time) Friday, March 3: Defensive backs and special teams (3 p . . * Trevor Lawrence and Zach Wilson didn't complete 40-yard dashes at their pro days. Additionally, here are the five fastest 40 times for each position group fromthe 2021 NFL pro days. Here he is as the left ILB reading the play then making the tackle. 6 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Looking for your favorite sleeper pick in the NFL Draft? Markus Bailey was still there as well. It was a blessing to even be there. It was a good experience. . JM: I love to hear that. Derrick Barnes. The former Purdue linebacker is most likely a fourth or fifth-round pick in the 2021 NFL draft after his Pro Day. 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. Im gonna come in and work my behind off. 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. According to CBS Sports, Rondale Moore is currently the fourth-ranked wide receiver prospect in the 2021 NFL draft. Not all prospects will run a 40-yard dash). With the 113th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions selected linebacker Derrick Barnes of Purdue University. He ran a 4.58 40, had a 37 inch vertical and a 9-11 broad jump. Im gonna dive into the playbook and Im not afraid to ask questions. (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. Weight: 245. Historically holding over 98K, Built with Forward & Backward Compatibility. 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. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. 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 . No. W 40 - 14: 1: 1: 2: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 14: Vikings: W 34 - 23: 15 @Jets: W 20 - 17 . Tim Twentyman and Mike O'Hara share their thoughts on the Lions' fourth-round selection of linebacker Derrick Barnes. Past Rankings Listed Out. I always knew what we were trying to achieve on defense. Uses his hands to protect himself, easily changes direction, and has a closing burst. Its about the small things. He ran 4.57/40 at his pro day. Erich Theodore Barnes was born on July 4, 1935 in Elkhart, Indiana. 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. Okwara would start at JACK. A 4 year starter at Purdue, Derrick Barnes was placed all over the field. He added 3 kick returns for TDs as well. He was a two-starter at Holy Cross, playing running back and linebacker. . It is the highest the Lions have selected a Purdue linebacker since Cliff Avril in 2008. Player Bio: Derrick Barners attended Holy Cross High School in Covington, KY. Hes always been a role model of mine. NFL COMBINE RECORDS:Top marks for 40-yard dash, bench press, other drills. I give all the credit to the coaches that helped me along the way. I was known as an aggressive player (laughs). That means we will see a shakeup in projections. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. They had watched a ton of film on me. Bio: From 2017-19 he started 20 of the 39 games he played in as a pass-rushing outside linebacker. Gambling problem? I studied extra film. 1990 NFL Combine Results. Check out the fastest 40-yard dash times broken down by position among the 2021 NFL draft class. Mosely. 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. 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. 113 overall in the 2021 NFL draft on Saturday.. One pick earlier at No. Derrick Barnes - Linebacker, Purdue. One of the things that jumps out at me about your game when I turn the tape on is your physicality. The latest stats, facts, news and notes on Derrick Barnes of the Detroit Lions . I always weighed more than the next kid. Barnes enjoyed a breakout season rushing the passer in 2019, accounting for 7.5 sacks and 11 tackles for loss after working as more of an off-ball player in 2018. 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. 2023 Detroit Lions, Ltd. For this mock, it will be for the first two rounds with a few trades. The time traveled between the 20 and 40 yard lines is known as the Flying Twenty. Football has played a huge role in my life. [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]. Projected 40 Time: 4.8. Team Round PK(OVR) DET: 4: 8(113) Positives: Underrated linebacker who plays with a vicious attitude. That kind of production should easily translate to the pros and will be an instant upgrade for the Lions at the linebacker position. We did a lot of tackling. Projected 40 Time: 4.70. 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. 2020: 54 tackles (5.5 for loss), one pass broken up and one interception in six . Whatever I was going through in life, football has always been there for me. Career: 158 solo tackles, 67 assists, 25.5 tackles for loss and 10.5 sacks. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. 2021 NFL Draft Prospect Derrick Barnes ILB Purdue. A look back at some of the top plays and moments by Purdue Boilermaker linebacker Derrick Barnes. Barnes enjoyed a breakout season rushing the passer in . There is reading and reacting, and there is speed. Jacob Camenker is a senior content producer at The Sporting News. If youre looking for a prospect in this years draft class that checks all of those boxes, Purdues Derrick Barnes would have you look no further. This is poor tackling on the run and needs to be worked on. DB: A lot of them did. The Lions currently have Alex Anzalone, Jamie Collins, Jahlani Tavai, Jalen Reeves-Maybin, Shaun Dion Hamilton, and Anthony Pittman rostered at the linebacker position. Going back to when I was younger, I played some running back. With no true combine this year, his pro day may have moved him up to a round 3 selection. Showed edge rush ability as junior with 7.5 sacks and SL-to-SL speed playing off the ball this . May 5, 2021 9:33 am ET. Linebacker/Edge Rusher Derrick Barnes is a fan favorite in West Lafayette and soon will be for someones NFL Team. Nothing can replace the ability to read the situation and make a play. PFR: Derrick Danta Barnes Jr. (born May 29, 1999) is an American football linebacker for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League . It was on me to bring the defense together. I had never done anything like that before. I have the potential to reach the ball-carrier and to drop in coverage. I wasnt going to play inside linebacker anymore. ILB. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. JM: What was your experience like at this years Senior Bowl? This last clip is of when Barnes was a young player in one of his first starts. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. The Lions drafted Barnes out of Purdue in the fourth round, at No. Barnes was the senior leader for the Boilermakers this past fall, he was a small bright spot on an otherwise dreadful defense. Linebacker offseason roster: Alex Anzalone, Jamie Collins Sr., Shaun Dion Hamilton, Anthony Pittman, Jalen Reeves-Maybin, Jahlani Tavai, Jason Cabinda. This is like football poetry or watching an exquisite production of an opera like Swann Lake but in football form. He is quality player who is severely undervalued in the Draft community. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). But will they succeed? He played Inside Linebacker, Outside Linebacker and Defensive End. 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. Barnes ran a 4.57 40 at the Purdue Pro Day. . The sophomore linebacker, who's now playing a role at Purdue's Leo defensive end position, as well, was told at the beginning of last week by the coaching staff he would be featured primarily as a pass-rusher against Boston College. It ended up being a decent year for me. Before the Purdue Pro Day, Derrick Barnes was the 323rd ranked overall prospect in the 2021 NFL draft. Derrick Barnes. Check out the COLLEGEFOOTBALL scoreboard, box scores and game recaps. He will be a day 3 steal and make a NFL team very happy for many years. . Historical Rankings for Derrick Barnes-LB-Purdue as a OLB. Like any person of the millennial generation, Derrick Barnes needed to learn something quickly and found a needed tutorial on YouTube. @seniorbowl. JM: I want to move on to your time at Purdue. Live COLLEGEFOOTBALL scores at CBSSports.com. Tim Twentyman takes a look at kickers to keep an eye on at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. [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. [1] As a senior, he was named first-team All-State Inside LinebackersHeight Weight Wingspan Arm Length Hand Size 10 Yard Split 20 Yard Split 40 Yard Dash Vertical Jump Broad Jump 20 Yard Shuttle Bench Press 14 33 98 88 58 17 95 92 87 78 51 93. . He is patient. Two year starter, Covington, KY. A versatile player who has been an inside linebacker and edge rusher. Once he has a chance to learn from a player like a C.J. Ourlads' Profile: 2021 Guide: What Ourlads' NFL Scouting Services said about DERRICK BARNES: Purdue, 6004 245 4.58. NFL Draft 40 times tracker: Who has the fastest 40-yard dash in 2021 draft class? With Barnes now on the roster, expect him to replace Tavai, who has struggled in his two years as a Lion. Latest News, NFL Draft. JM: Thats interesting to know that there isnt a consensus on how teams view you. Barnes spent his time at Purdue playing as both an off-ball linebacker and on the edge, and was incredibly productive at both positions. [4] He became a starter as a sophomore and finished the season with 92 tackles with 8 tackles for loss and 3 sacks. To me, this seems a lot like when JaWhaun Bentley was drafted a few years ago. JM: Thats an excellent peek into how your collegiate career played out. 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 . Derrick Barnes went undrafted for the NFL in 1997. Barnes is a terrific blitzer from his time as a defensive end and could immediately . This is a nice play by Barnes because he reads the play and take the appropriate action to set himself up for success. This game has made me who I am today as a man. That RB is A. J. Dillon who is currently on the Green Bay Packers roster. Watch him read, find the runner, get in great tackling technical form, then unload on the RB. This is a man who has played less than 20 games on the inside and is reading plays like this. I dont care where he plays, but I would advocate the Jets draft him a some point. From ProFootballNetwork.com, they stated this on Barnes. I love great ILB play, it is a joy to me. He was a stat stuffer, totaling over 226 tackles, 10 sacks in 39 career games. 240 Pounds, he is a nice sized linebacker in the NFL. You'll now receive the top Lions Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. I always put in extra work. Here we track how a given prospect has done in our positional rankings over the last 12 months or so. To watch this type of play where the read is true, the run fit is excellent, and the power in the tackle is great is beauty to me. 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 . The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. . They also have Julian Okwara and Robert McCray, who are listed at defensive end but play more like pass-rushing linebackers. Itis beauty in a savage way. 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. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Moore also registered a 42.5" vertical leap. PositionRank (LB) 4.57. Pro day workout results and stats - Derrick Barnes Outside Linebacker . Barnes is a sure wrap tackler who has missed only 22 tackling attempts in 245 career attempts. MORE NFL DRAFT:SN's latest 2021 mock draft| Top 100big board. . 1995 NFL Combine Results. 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. I had a chance to meet with all 32 teams. The NFL requires its linebackers to be athletic, physical, and versatile nowadays. All Rights Reserved. . My future coaches can depend on me. The Lions picked up Purdue linebacker Derrick Barnes with the 113th pick, after trading up to get him. He ran a 4.58 40, had a 37 inch vertical and a 9-11 broad jump. 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. 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 . At the end of the 2021 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions are going to have some major . 4.57 40-yard dash per pro day measurements. Purdue. DB: It was great. Not fluid flipping his hips in transition with tight ends or running backs in coverage.. 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://. That doesnt mean he is incapable of moving around and being sound in zone coverage like he does here. On this next play the offense is in a zero backfield look which means there will be a pass on the play. Watch how fast he comes through the hole, like other players are playing in slow motion. Jamar Chaney ILB Mississippi State, 2010. 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. It starts with how you prepare. If I have to play special teams as a rookie, Im willing to do that. I had to be a vocal leader on the field. I think he's a plug-and-play linebacker because he's so physical and mean.". All clips are own by Purdue Athletics. I was an inside linebacker on any given down, and I rushed the passer in our nickel package. Derrick Barnes. With the performance that Rondale Moore showcased during his Pro Day, we could potentially see him jump up in the rankings. Senior. He played college football at Purdue and was drafted by the Lions in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft. DB: My first year there, we had a lot of seniors. Mosley he will be even more ready to become a quality contributor on the defense. Derrick Barnes - Starter. 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. I thought it was really awesome. Before the Purdue Pro Day, Derrick Barnes was the 323rd ranked overall prospect in the . 70 . 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. The QB basically throws the ball into Barnes hands so it was a case of great instincts then catching the ball. Lacks range and lateral agility in coverage. I was initially disappointed about switching positions to defensive end. I agree with you. [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. Stats: Four-year player, 43 games. He was productive for Purdue, but nationwide, people do not realize how good he truly was.