Derek Barnett was drafted No. 14 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Tennessee. 112 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value
2017 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 14 · #14 overall
Derek Barnett Tennessee Draft
Derek Barnett was drafted No. 14 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Tennessee. 112 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #14
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2017
- NFL games
- 112
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 2751st at Tennessee
The pick
How Derek Barnett came off the board in 2017.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Tennessee
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 259 lbs
- Hometown
- Nashville, TN
- Pre-draft board
- No. 13 prospect91.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
112 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value
- Games played
- 112
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 2751st among Tennessee picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2281% of career value
- Final season
- 20258 years after the draft
Around pick 14
Who came off the board on either side of Derek Barnett.
Clemson · 3× Pro Bowl
Temple · 2× Pro Bowl
Ohio State
Alabama · 2× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Tennessee in the 2017 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Tennessee
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Derek Barnett in the 2017 NFL Draft
Derek Barnett is a Defensive end out of Tennessee selected No. 14 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2017 NFL Draft. 112 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value Tennessee has produced 214 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Derek Barnett drafted?
Derek Barnett was selected No. 14 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2017 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 14). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2017/derek-barnett.
What college did Derek Barnett play for?
Derek Barnett played college football at Tennessee in the SEC. See every Tennessee draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/tennessee-volunteers.
How did Derek Barnett's NFL career turn out?
112 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2017/derek-barnett.