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Published Apr 14, 2021

Derrick Barnes' NFL draft stock is rising

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Looking for a rising star among 2021 NFL draft hopefuls? Look no further than Derrick Barnes.

The Purdue linebacker turned heads at the Senior Bowl in January. And he opened more eyes with a strong pro day workout in West Lafayette in March. Now, Barnes is ready for his big moment in the NFL draft, which will be held April 29-May 1 in Cleveland.

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