Derrick Danta Barnes Jr., an American football linebacker with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League, was born on May 29, 1999. (NFL). He was selected by the Lions in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft after playing college football for Purdue.
Barnes was raised in Covington, Kentucky, and went to Holy Cross High School, where he participated in football and basketball games and ran on the track team under the direction of former Cincinnati Bengal Bruce Kozerski.
During his first season, Barnes started two of the 12 games that he participated in. As a sophomore, he was promoted to the starting lineup, and he finished the year with 92 tackles, 8 tackles for loss, and 3 sacks.
Contract
Ex-LB for Purdue The Detroit Lions Sign Derrick Barnes to a Rookie Contract Derrick Barnes, a former Purdue linebacker, on Thursday signed his first professional contract. His four-year contract is worth $4.26 million, including a $780,000 signing bonus.
Salary per year
The $660,000 annual salary of Derrick Barnes includes a $195,301 signing bonus.
Net worth
Derrick Barnes has a $3,000,000 USD net worth earnings.
