Purdue Boilermakers#- · LB Derrick Barnes
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Derrick Barnes played LB for Purdue. In the 2020 season he had 54 tackles and 1 interception over 6 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Derrick Barnes career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | PUR | 6 | 54 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | PUR | 12 | 63 | 7.5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | PUR | 11 | 72 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | PUR | 8 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 37 | 206 | 10.5 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Season totals, 2017 to 2020. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Career timeline
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Derrick Barnes: Purdue LB profile and stats
Derrick Barnes is a LB for Purdue. This profile tracks Derrick Barnes's season stats and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Purdue roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Purdue sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Derrick Barnes in the news
All newsPreviewMinnesota at Purdue: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: Minnesota visits Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium. Kickoff is 8:00 PM ET, on BTN.2026-10-07RecapPurdue beat Illinois 24-17 (Week 5, 2026)Purdue beat Illinois 24-17 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Now Purdue is 2-3, 1-1 in Big Ten play, and Illinois is 2-3, 0-2 in Big Ten play.2026-10-03RecapNotre Dame beat Purdue 49-10 (Week 4, 2026)Notre Dame beat Purdue 49-10 at Ross-Ade Stadium. Now Notre Dame is 4-0, and Purdue is 1-3, 0-1 in Big Ten play.2026-09-26
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What team does Derrick Barnes play for?
Derrick Barnes plays for Purdue at LB.
What position does Derrick Barnes play?
Derrick Barnes is a LB for Purdue.