Nickname?
Derrick Barnes: D Barnes.
Hometown?
Barnes: Covington, Kentucky.
If a Lions fan were to come to your hometown, the first place you would take them is ... ?
Barnes: I would take them to LaRosa's. The best pizza in the world.
College major?
Barnes: Selling and sales management.
Favorite movie?
Barnes: Friday.
Favorite TV show?
Barnes: Everybody Hates Chris.
Favorite emoji?
Barnes: The laughing crying emoji.
Favorite meal?
Barnes: Steak and shrimp.
View photos of Lions' fourth-round pick Derrick Barnes from the 2021 offseason
Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes (55) Detroit Lions General Manager Brad Holmes during OTAs at Allen Park. (AP Photo)
Derrick Barnes during Rookie Mini Camp in Allen Park. (AP Photo)
Derrick Barnes during rookie Mini Camp in Allen Park. (AP Photo)
Derrick Barnes During Off Season Workout Phase 2 (AP Photo)
Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes (55) during Lions OTAs at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI. 2021 (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Derrick Barnes During Off Season Workout Phase 2 (AP Photo)
Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes (55) during OTAs at Allen Park. (AP Photo)
Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes (55) during OTAs at Allen Park. (AP Photo)
Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes (55) during Lions OTAs at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI. 2021 (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes (55) Detroit Lions Defensive Line Coach Todd Wash during Lions OTAs at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI. 2021 (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Derrick Barnes During Off Season Workout Phase 2 (AP Photo)
Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes (55) during Lions OTAs at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI. 2021 (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes (55) during OTAs at Allen Park. (AP Photo)
Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes (55) during Lions OTAs at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI. 2021 (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes (55) during Lions OTAs at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI. 2021 (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
This is a 2021 photo of Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes (55). This image was taken during the Detroit Lions Media day on June 7th 2021. (AP Photo)
This is a 2021 photo of Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes (55). This image was taken during the Detroit Lions Media day on June 7th 2021. (AP Photo)
Last thing you purchased?
Barnes: A pair of shoes.
What would your entrance music be?
Barnes: Shooting Star by Rod Wave.
Any hidden talents?
Barnes: I'm really good at Euchre.
If you weren't playing football, what would you be doing?
Barnes: I'd probably be an actor.
If you could have any super power, what would it be?
Barnes: The ability to read people's minds.
If you could play any other NFL position, what would you play?
Barnes: Running back, because I grew up playing running back.
Favorite place to travel?
Barnes: California. I love California - the weather, the people.
One person you'd like to meet?
Barnes: Ray Lewis.
Favorite athlete of all time?
Barnes: Ray Lewis.
