Under the Helmet: Derrick Barnes

Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes returns home to his local Boys and Girls Club that helped shape his childhood in season four episode four of Under the Helmet.
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[@grantwhite4201]

This "Under the Helmet" series is amazing. The story-telling, the camerawork, the character arcs we get to watch as fans... God we're spoiled. Thank you, Lions Media Team! Rooting for you, Barnes! #OnePride

[@UncleJer78]

More people need to come back to this video after yesterday's win against the Buccaneers. This man needs more recognition. Nothing but accolades and respect for you, Derrick Barnes.

[@NickCyr11]

Hats off to Brad Holmes for recognizing high caliber players both on and off the field and bringing them to Detroit

[@LL3Jay]

100 percent

[@spartymatt9627]

What a life quote: "I'd rather struggle with you than not have to struggle without you."

[@ManifestMyFuturesDestiny]

I remember watching when Whitworth was named NFL's Walter Payton Man of the Year award and telling that story when he met Derrick Barnes on the football field. I couldn't imagine the emotions both players must've felt ......makes it all worth it.

[@andressandoval9043]

The story with him and Whitworth, holy crap! How cool and emotional is that?!?!?!

[@arronbarnes9745]

I remember going to one of his games, drove all the way from Chicago to see him play he had to be no more than 10yrs old, after he dominated the game, we had him on video, I asked him what do you want to do when you grow up, his reply," I WANT TO GO TO THE NFL!!!" he worked his but off, i was in tears when the steelers played him, but DETROIT saw what they MISSED out on, THANK YOU DETROIT FOR FULFILLING A LIFE'S DREAM OF HARD WORK AND DEDICATION AND DETERMINATION, WE WILL FOREVER BE GRATEFUL, HATS OFF LIL D LOVE YOU FAMILY

[@DudeistPriest906]

This is absolutely awesome my dude. Such an inspiration to so many out there struggling to understand the tests the Lord puts in our paths. I am a lifelong Lions fan and I can tell you that we all saw a switch flip in that Green Bay game this season. It's a beautiful thing to witness when you can almost pin point the moment the game slowed down for a young up and coming force in this league.

[@mcjdeck62]

There are a lot of guys on this Lions team that are impressive both on and off the field. I'm proud to be a fan of their team. Inspirational story/life Mr. Barnes.

[@misunderstoodlion6734]

Lions media team is on 🔥🔥. Keep these coming!!

[@relicinapickuptruck]

What a beautiful human. Cannot wait to see this guy excel this season and for many seasons. Lions nation is rooting so hard for you

[@scottsmith8546]

As a Lifelong Detroit Lions fan and a past coach for Upward basketball, all I can say is, I am really proud of you Derrick. Please keep up the great work.

[@ShondaGriffin]

Thanks so much to the Detroit Lions for letting my son be apart of this video. He played as (Derrick Barnes younger brother) this was so great! His name is TaeShaun and he hopes to play 🏈 for Clemson one day 🤞🏽

[@BigDonko33]

we need more of these with all of our players

[@reaper98765]

Such a wonderful young man. I love how the lions are investing in the culture of players and helping us get to know this team.

[@stevenbartels969]

What a high character person! I am proud that I get to cheer for you on my team

[@mooscon901]

literally every one of these has made me tear up

[@luism3056]

Absolutely beautiful story! reminds me of my own childhood back in the D.. well done media team! thank you for the great content

[@DukeofGames50]

Barnes was One of the Key players responsible for helping the Lions win the Packers @ Ford Field game, key TFLs and a sack

[@tommyrawlings3046]

Great kid I've been a lions fan for 55 years, since I lived in Brooklyn New York Hopefully with Barnes they'll finally get to a Superbowl this year!

[@WesVikis]

Now yall got my eyes sweating

[@kenmcwise1776]

Ditto 💯🎯

[@jschultz2363]

Heart warming. Glad we have Barnes!

[@brettfeinbaum]

Shoutout to the Lions Media team for this one. Top notch production value. Also, great job to those kids acting!

[@ShondaGriffin]

Thank you. That’s my baby boy 😊

[@brettfeinbaum]

@@ShondaGriffin love it!!!

[@codyroeder4193]

Amazing player right here and amazing human

[@virgilgreen3108]

Thanks for sharing your life, Derrick. Shows class. Now I know you better. Definitely, one of my favorite Detroit Lions' players. God bless this good lions team, and the culture!

[@seandonohue3092]

I love Derrick Barns!!!

[@susmaryosep]

I hope the whole off season content are deep dives into all of the lions players like this one 🙏🏽 #makeithappen

[@zzznoonex]

we gotta get grand dad that ring !!! glad to have you as a member of the squad D Barnes.

[@jamesrabbitt]

Definitely my favorite Lions LB. Hopefully this is going to be a breakout season for him.

[@relicinapickuptruck]

I think it’s going to be a big year for him. What a likable guy

[@jasonradmacher8013]

Wonderful. Thank you for caring enough about us fans to share your story, Derrick (and Pops and Granddad)! Great job, Lions Media Team!

[@lyleschull6516]

Great story hope u have future success at Detroit welcome aboard

[@ftcthomas7849]

Proud of you Bro , Current family cheering you on!

[@GnuProductions]

Probably the best series that y'all have come out with, every single one is great and they are only getting better

[@browncoat5195]

Love this! Keep it up Lions! Keep it up DB 55!

[@patrickbattle232]

Such an under-the-radar guy

[@originalgreatness]

I LOVE THESE STORIES!!! THANKS FOR SHARING AND GIVING BACK DERRICK BARNES AND BIG WHIT!!! #INSPIRATION

[@ryanheibel6455]

I like him as a player, hopefully he can keep developing so he can stick around.

[@JasonMartell-h7u]

Not a lion fan ..but a player fan.. great story ..great documentary under the helmet .we'll done !

[@empatil9335]

Wow. Great story. Thank you for being a Lion… you always be a Lion.

[@dangielfrauk8484]

I have been trying to type a comment for a bit too long here. Kinda lost for words. Don't let these tears fool you. We all DAWG in here

[@svalerie98]

I love you guys. I love love love my team forever

[@chasecollins4979]

Superstar!! You won’t find a better man or friend.

[@Venom316]

Excellent story and video!! The content and quality has grown over the years and I love it!

[@kenmcwise1776]

D. Barnes. ❤️Thank you Lions media. ❤💯🎯. The Heck with Hard Knocks, #LionsMedia Rocks. And yea, my eyes are sweating

[@Officalguddawdaglock]

Thanks Derrick ❤️

[@matthewfraney9108]

love this core of players that the front office is building. not only are they tremendous athletes, they are exceptional young men. makes the team easy to root for. go lions!

[@XpertSwami]

Awesome story, Barnes 🦁

[@AnthonyfromtheD]

BRAND NEW LIONS

[@ricochetbiscuit335]

This story is realy, realy, heartwarming. But: Pops Barnes: look at the amount of medicine on that small cupboard. Then how malnourished he looks. That, realy, hit me hard. I hope he's doing fine for a long time coming.

[@aonjmj]

Who came back after the interception vs. the Bucs? So happy for Derrick, so happy for the Lions, so happy for Detroit. Give the 49's hell!

[@SiberianSneaks]

Lions social media team has THE BEST content. Keep it up!

[@Garcia2A1X1]

Was nice to see the growth in year 2 - high hopes for year 3. Lots to prove!

[@jordansackman5462]

Legs go lions 🦁

[@rodneyfoutch5164]

Good one !!! Keep up the good work folks 👍💯🙏❤️‍🔥

[@butrostheguy9308]

Top tier production. This was great to watch.

[@willaronney3654]

Alright Kayden great story Thank you for sharing👍🙂

[@jimchaney7219]

Gimme more of these and Inside the Den like once a week (getting greedy, I know). Quality content to get me through to the season

[@Summer_Sausage]

Pls keep this up all offseason!🙏

[@jasonfoster8871]

This was great

[@AkTheGREAT33]

Great journey man proud lions fan and fan of you and what your doing for the future of others man keep it up

[@psoltysiak]

Man. This is so great. Yet another reason to love my Detroit Lions. Thank you for producing and sharing this. So inspirational.

[@WesVikis]

LOVE YEW D BARN!! LOVE YEEEWWW ONEPRIDE

[@LL3Jay]

Bro… this was so cool.

[@bigb1193]

More of this!!

[@grittylions]

AMAZING STORY - Watch till the very end, everyone!

[@atrholiday2889]

Lions media team keeps hitting the home runs

[@johnnythompson4261]

Love this segment!

[@gaypreator8547]

Grandpa: I just want that ring, Derrick it’s coming. ✌️🏈

[@larrymelcher4173]

To the Lions organization. Thank you for your investment and allowing things like this to be done. This is a great way to build and reestablish relations with fans. To get us invested into our team.

[@salazar_music513]

Man. I saw that INT against the buccs, and the last couple years..cool to see the backstory.

[@isaiahlucas6840]

Man this is great content 💯

[@beccasoo]

That’s our neighborhood. ❤ my kid’s’ favorite corner store is Howell Street Mart, too.

[@kurtmeyers3469]

All I can say is...WOW.

[@Jimmy82102000]

I finally got to see where Dereck Barnes come from.

[@teardropfloyd]

Pure Culture fit.

[@Pheardom]

I'm going to get me a Barnes Jersey, but I'm going to wait to see if the update the uniform for next year....

[@DetroitDriveArenaBaller]

Imagine when the Defense gets a few key draft picks that can lift the whole defense by adding that depth or starters…

[@G4M3PI4Y]

To think 1 year later he catchs the game winning INT to send the Lions to the NFC Championship game.

[@soupysalad1]

lol grandad knows whats up "I just want that ring" aint that the truth

[@DukeofGames50]

So if Barnes is 55, Rodrigo is 44, Will our next LB draft get 66?

[@budgetjim]

DAWG

[@MSU-DetroitFan]

INT to NFC Championship

[@drankandmy2step]

😢😢😢😢

[@conradhassell8546]

I miss Steve

[@ianwellhousen8213]

This was phenomenal! Well done Lions social media team!

[@arronbarnes9745]

FAMILY IS EVERYTHING 🤞#CHICAGORILLA #ENGLEWOOD #55DBARNES