Derrick Barnes was drafted No. 113 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Purdue. 68 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value
2021 NFL Draft · Rd 4, Pick 8 · #113 overall
Derrick Barnes Purdue Draft
Derrick Barnes was drafted No. 113 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Purdue. 68 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #113
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 2021
- NFL games
- 68
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1737th at Purdue
The pick
How Derrick Barnes came off the board in 2021.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Purdue
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'0" · 238 lbs
- Hometown
- Covington, KY
- Pre-draft board
- No. 252 prospect37.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
68 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value
- Games played
- 68
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1737th among Purdue picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 17100% of career value
- Final season
- 20254 years after the draft
Around pick 113
Who came off the board on either side of Derrick Barnes.
Tulane
USC · 2× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Stanford · 1× Pro Bowl
LSU
Purdue in the 2021 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Purdue
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Derrick Barnes in the 2021 NFL Draft
Derrick Barnes is a Defensive end out of Purdue selected No. 113 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2021 NFL Draft. 68 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value Purdue has produced 100 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 Derrick Barnes drafted?
Derrick Barnes was selected No. 113 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2021 NFL Draft (Rd 4, Pick 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2021/derrick-barnes.
What college did Derrick Barnes play for?
Derrick Barnes played college football at Purdue in the Big Ten. See every Purdue draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/purdue-boilermakers.
How did Derrick Barnes's NFL career turn out?
68 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2021/derrick-barnes.