Derek Barnett
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Derek Anthony Barnett (born June 25, 1996) is an American football defensive end for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL).
He played college football at the University of Tennessee, and was drafted by the Eagles with the 14th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft.
Early years
Barnett attended Brentwood Academy in Brentwood, Tennessee. As a senior, he had 60 tackles (18 for loss) and 5.5 sacks. He was rated by the Rivals.com recruiting network as a four-star recruit. In 2013, he committed to the University of Tennessee to play college football under head coach Butch Jones.
College career
Barnett became Tennessee's first true freshman defensive lineman to start the season opener. Barnett had three total tackles in the home win over Utah State in the season opener. In the home win over Arkansas State, he was fired for his first collegiate sack in his first week. In Barnett's first game against a conference foe, he finished with eight tackles against Georgia in a loss at Sanford Stadium in the annual rivalry game. In the home win over Chattanooga Mocs, he had his first collegiate triumph in his career as a wrestler. With 2.0 in the road loss at Vaught–Hemingway Stadium, he played his first multi-sack game of his collegiate career. In addition, he had ten total tackles. Barnett had a season-high three sacks against South Carolina on November 1, along with five total tackles in the overtime victory at Williams-Brice Stadium. Barnett will play a key role in the Volunteers' bowl game for the first time since the 2010 season. Barnett had three total tackles in the 45-28 victory at EverBank Field in Jacksonville, Florida, against Iowa in the 2015 TaxSlayer Bowl.
Overall, Barnett appeared in all 13 games and made 10 starts in the 2014 season. He ended the season with ten sacks and 20.5 tackles for loss. Both Barnett and Myles Garrett of Texas A&M both set a new SEC freshman record, which had previously been 8.0.
Barnett opened the 2015 season with a four-tackle win over Bowling Green at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. Barnett had 15 total tackles, one for loss, and one for resignation in the 2OT loss to the Sooners in the home opener against the Oklahoma Sooners. In the home win over the Catamounts over Western Carolina, he had a forcible stumble. Barnett had seven tackles and a sack in the Volunteers' first victory over the Bulldogs in many years against Georgia at Neyland Stadium. Barnett was fired by Alabama in a narrow 19–14 loss at Bryant–Denny Stadium as the eventual National Champions were crowned. Barnett was 3-0 in his first multi-sack game of the season against the Wildcats in the road victory at Commonwealth Stadium this week. Barnett won by two sacks over Vanderbilt on November 28, defeating their in-state rival. Barnett had eight total tackles and a dismissal in the 45–6 victory over Northwestern in 2016.
Barnett started his junior season with a seven-tackle win over Appalachian State in overtime. He had one tackle against Virginia Tech at Bristol Motor Speedway in the highly awaited neutral site match. Barnett had five tackles and two sacks in the Volunteers' first victory over the Gators since 2004 in a year-long rivalry match against SEC East rival Florida at Neyland Stadium. Barnett had five total tackles and two sacks for the second straight game, as well as a critical forced fumble by teammate Corey Vereen for a defensive touchdown. Barnett had six total tackles and a sack in the Volunteers' first loss of the season against Texas A&M at Kyle Field. Barnett had three total tackles, a dismissal, and an interception against quarterback Jalen Hurts in the Volunteers' 49-0 home loss to Alabama. Barnett fired South Carolina three times less than two weeks ago. Barnett will receive one sack in each game, including at home, Missouri at home, and Vanderbilt on the road at Vanderbilt Stadium. Tennessee had an 8-4 record and appeared in a bowl game at the end of the season.
Barnett scored a record in the 2016 Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium, breaking the University of Tennessee's career sack record of 32.0, which was previously held by Pro Football Hall of Famer Reggie White, who played for the Philadelphia Eagles, before the NFL team drafted Barnett. Barnett had six total tackles as well as a sack in the bowl game, which was the record-breaker. Barnett decided not to complete his senior career and join the 2017 NFL Draft after the season.
Professional career
Barnett was expected to be a first round pick by the majority of NFL draft experts and scouts, and scouts. He was given an invitation to the NFL Combine but decided against the bench press, short shuttle, and three-cone drill due to a stomach bug. Barnett played on Thursday at Tennessee's pro day and conducted drills for about 100 scouts and team representatives from all 32 NFL teams watched Barnett perform all of the combine and positional drills. He was ranked by ESPN as the fourth best defensive end prospect, and third best defensive end projection by Sports Illustrated, NFL media analyst Bucky Brooks, NFLDraftScout.com, and Pro Football Focus.
Barnett was selected in the first round (14th overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles, who used the pick obtained by trading Sam Bradford to the Minnesota Vikings. He was the third defensive end to be selected, behind Myles Garrett (1st overall, Browns) and Solomon Thomas (3rd overall, 49ers). Barnett was the first of six Tennessee Volunteers to be selected in the 2017 NFL Draft.
The Philadelphia Eagles signed him to a fully guaranteed four-year, $12.85 million deal with a signing bonus of $7.48 million.
Throughout training camp for a startling defensive position, he competed with Brandon Graham, Chris Long, Vinny Curry, and Steven Means. Doug Pederson, the head coach, named him the backup right defensive end behind veteran Vinny Curry to start the regular season.
In a 30-17 victory, he made his professional debut during the Eagles' season-opener again, while the Washington Redskins' two solo tackles were also recorded. During a 28–23 victory, Barnett had two solo tackles and was credited with half a sack on Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton. Cam Newton's dismissal was the first one of his career. He had three tackles against the Washington Redskins in Week 7 and his first game with multiple sacks with two. In Week 11, he defeated the Dallas Cowboys in a two-sack victory. In Week 19, he scored his first touchdown on a 23-yard fumble revival in the 19–10 win over the Oakland Raiders. He had 21 combined tackles (18 solo) and five sacks in 15 games and zero starts in his rookie season in 2017.
With a 13–3 record, clinching home field advantage, and a first-round bye, the Philadelphia Eagles remained atop the NFC East. Barnett appeared in his first playoff game and helped the Eagles beat the Atlanta Falcons 15–10 in the NFC Divisional Round on January 13, 2018. During a 38–7 victory over the Minnesota Vikings, Barnett had two solo tackles and a strip sack on quarterback Case Keenum. In the Eagles' 41–33 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII, he recovered a fumble caused by Brandon Graham after Graham had a strip/sack on Tom Brady. This was the Eagles' first Super Bowl victory in franchise history.
Barnett played seven games before being placed on injured reserve due to a shoulder injury that required season-ending surgery. On the year, he had 17 tackles and 2.5 sacks.
Barnett played in 14 games and earned 6.5 sacks, 30 tackles-for-loss, 17 quarterback hits, 22 quarterback hits, and two forced fumbles in the 2019 season.
The Eagles tried Barnett's five-year deal on April 28, 2020.
Barnett played in 13 games (starting the final 10 of those), but in Week 16, he sustained a calf injury. He did not play in Week 17 so he could recover after the Eagles were suspended the previous week. He had 5.5 sacks, 16 quarterback hits, and 34 tackles on the season.
Barnett made his season debut as a starting defensive end alongside Brandon Graham. He appeared in 16 games with 15 starts, 47 tackles, and two sacks.
Barnett signed a two-year deal extension with the Eagles on March 24, 2022. Barnett suffered a torn ACL in the season's opener against the Detroit Lions on September 11, knocking him out for the remainder of the season.