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Derek Barnett • #95 • DE
17 comb tck, 2.5 sck in last 4 games
Status:On roster
Ht/Wt:6'3", 259 lbs.
Born:Jun 25, 1996 (27 yrs) in Nashville, TN
Hometown:Brentwood, TN
College:Tennessee
Experience:7 years
Drafted:Drafted by Philadelphia in 2017 (1/14).
Acquired:Claimed off waivers from Philadelphia in 2023.
Derek Barnett
2023 Season Stats
G GS Solo Ast Sck SckYds Int IntYds IntTD FR TD
2023 14 4 11 10 2.5 18 0 0 0 0 0
On Pace 13 4 10 9 2 17 0 0 0 0 0
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Scouting Report
Uncommonly well-rounded at defensive end. He shows superb awareness, smarts, and hand technique in shedding blocks early then making plays all over the field. A definite sack artist who nonetheless does a great job of both stuffing the run and making plays dropping back in pass coverage. Gets his hands up. Has deceptive quickness off the snap and can be a big-play guy all over the field. While quick and instinctive, he doesn't always show ideal intensity, fluidity, and foot-speed down the field. Less explosive than quick, and sometimes looks stiff in the open field. Also not ideally-sized for a classic NFL defensive end. Would benefit from more polish and consistency.
Long Range Potential: Playmaking defensive end.
Career Honors & Awards
League Honor Description
NFL Super Bowl 2017 (LII - Philadelphia)
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