LB · DET · #55
Derrick Barnes
- Height
- HT 6'0"
- Weight
- WT 240 lbs
- Birth date
- May 29, 1999 (age 27.2)
- College
- Purdue
Played a shortened 2024 (3 games) — health is the nearer question than talent.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
1,080
Range 1,048–1,112
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
DVS is our model view, scored on Engine-default half-PPR — not a guaranteed price in your league. Bye weeks and schedule strength are left out on purpose.
2026 Engine Projections
147.5 pts
8.7 PPG · 17.0 games
51.3 solo · 3.2 sacks · 0.8 INT
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection — not extra 0–10,000 components.
Durability ×0.98
One recent short season (games missed). Production already saw the missed games — this is forward risk only.
Org environment ×1.01
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
Barnes scored 128.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points in 2025 (LB58). Played a shortened 2024 (3 games) — health is the nearer question than talent. 2026 projects more depth/flex than locked starter — price the role, not the name.
NextDyne coverage
Dynasty notes from our blog that mention Derrick Barnes.
2025 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
128.0
PPG
7.5
Positional finish
LB58
Key stats
- Solo: 40
- Sacks: 4 (LB38)
- INT: 1 (LB17)
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
5 seasons
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | LB58 | 128.0 | 7.5 | 40 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 | — | 9.0 | 3.0 | 4 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | 100.8 | 6.3 | 37 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | — | 57.5 | 4.4 | 22 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | — | 91.8 | 5.7 | 36 | 2 | — |
Recent games (2025)
| Week | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | Opp | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 W18 | 6.0 | CHI | 3 | — | — |
| 2025 W17 | 4.5 | MIN | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W16 | 5.3 | PIT | 3 | — | — |
| 2025 W15 | 3.8 | LA | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W14 | 11.5 | DAL | 2 | — | 1 |
| 2025 W13 | 1.5 | GB | — | — | — |
| 2025 W12 | 6.8 | NYG | 3 | — | — |
| 2025 W11 | 3.8 | PHI | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 W10 | 0.8 | WAS | — | — | — |
| 2025 W9 | 14.8 | MIN | 4 | 1 | — |
Next Gen Stats
Next Gen tracking is for skill-position players.
Historical comps
Similar age, draft capital, and role — context for outcome bands, not a second DVS.
FAQ
- What is Derrick Barnes's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Barnes scores 1,080 out of 10,000 — a top-LB on our board. The score blends 2025 production with our 2026 projection. Superflex and TE Premium shift the rankings; the trade calculator shows how.
- What is Derrick Barnes's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 8.7 half-PPR points per game for 2026. That rate feeds Value Score — multiply by games and your league’s scoring if you want a season total.
- How are season fantasy points calculated on this page?
- Season totals and the recent game log use Half-PPR so every public profile matches our Engine board. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
- Where can I trade Derrick Barnes in a mock dynasty roster?
- Compare Barnes against picks and other players in the dynasty trade calculator, or mock-draft with Best Available.