🔥 Gündem Derek Barnett: NFL Player Profile and Career

Derek Barnett is an American professional football defensive end who currently plays for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL) ¹. He is known for his career in college football with the Tennessee Volunteers and his subsequent professional career in the NFL.

Early Life and College Career

Derek Anthony Barnett was born on June 25, 1996 ¹. He played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers, where he established himself as a prominent defensive player.

Professional NFL Career

Barnett was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles with the 14th overall pick in the NFL Draft ¹. During his time with the Eagles, he was a notable defensive end.

More recently, in the 2025 season, Barnett played as an edge defender for the Houston Texans. During that season, he earned a 67.0 overall PFF (Pro Football Focus) defensive grade, ranking 58th among 115 qualified edge defenders. His PFF pass-rush grade was 69.7, placing him 39th among 115 qualified edge defenders ⁵.

As of the current date (August 23, 2026), he is with the Cleveland Browns ¹. Throughout his career, he has been subject to injury and roster news, with the Eagles, for example, having hoped he would return from an ankle injury for the start of a regular season ².