Barnett is a Beast.

[tn4elvis]

Ole Miss has been doubling him all night.Even with an all Sec left tackle trying to block him.I think he has 2 sacks a couple of tfl and several tackles.I haven't seen a freshman DL since Clowney have an impact like him.

 

[71VOL]

I watched Barnett play in high school last year. Him and AJ are the MVP of the defense this year!

 

[tn4elvis]

I watched Barnett play in high school last year. Him and AJ are the MVP of the defense this year!

He's a animal.

 

[SDV]

Love this kid

 

[DonnieFootball]

Barnett Big Mac ant King Tut. Defensive line will be very solid for years to come.

 

[bleedorange1983]

Yes.. he is one of the few bright spots of this year. Unbelievable lateral speed.

 

[tn4elvis]

Future 1st round NFL player in 2 yrs.

 

[IndianapolisVol]

The future !

 

[IndianapolisVol]

I watched Barnett play in high school last year. Him and AJ are the MVP of the defense this year!

HEYO! Cam Sutton chopped liver?

 

[tn4elvis]

He really must be hard to block.Ole miss with a future 1st round lt. Doubled him alot tonight.

 

[tn4elvis]

Jones just said he had 10tackles 2 sacks and 4 tfl.What a game for Mr.Barnett.Could be all Sec as a tf.I mean this was suppose to be the best lt in the sec and Barnett abused him and aND a double team most of the night.Great game young man.

 

[ainge10heisman]

Before the season a lot of people were pondering who would be the most impactful freshman. Most picked Hurd, or Malone, but it would be hard to argue against Barnett in my eyes.

 

[Carl Pickens]

He's a RARE instance of a Fr that's good enough to be an impact player on the Dline.

 

[bnhunt]

I watched Barnett play in high school last year. Him and AJ are the MVP of the defense this year!

Sutton?

 

[kamoshika]

The 5 best statistical performances from Tennessee DEs in the past 15 years:

* Parys Haralson (SO), 2003: 43 tackles, 14.5 TFL, 4.5 sacks, 10 QB hurries, 1 fumble recovery in 13 games

* Parys Haralson (JR), 2004: 43 tackles, 13.5 TFL, 7 sacks, 19 QB hurries, 2 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries in 13 games...2nd-team All-SEC

* Parys Haralson (SR), 2005: 45 tackles, 16.5 TFL, 8.5 sacks, 12 QB hurries, 3 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries in 11 games...2nd-team All-SEC, 5th-round draft choice

* Jason Hall (SR), 2005: 51 tackles, 13 TFL, 7 sacks, 5 QB hurries, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery in 11 games

* Robert Ayers (SR), 2008: 49 tackles, 15.5 TFL, 3 sacks, 1 INT, 6 QB hurries in 12 games...1st-team All-SEC & 1st-round draft choice

Derek Barnett has 38 tackles, 9.5 TFL, 3 sacks, 3 QB hurries, and 1 fumble recovery in 7 games so he's on pace to match or surpass the guys above as a true freshman.

 

[Ned Ray McWorkher]

Good to see a positive thread. GoVols.

 

[tn4elvis]

I love watching this kid play.

 

[BennisDrewer]

He's been fun to watch for sure...and in my opinion the biggest impact freshman on the team this year.