Tennessee DL Derek Barnett will enter the 2017 NFL Draft
For the past three seasons, Tennessee defensive lineman Derek Barnett has been an absolute beast.
He starred as a first-year player — setting multiple freshman school records. Barnett was the first true freshman on the defensive line to start the opener in Tennessee history. He continued this brilliance as a sophomore — notching a double-digit sack total for a second-straight campaign.
This year as a junior, the fiery competitor became the school’s all-time leader in sacks (33) — besting a mark set previously by Hall of Fame member Reggie White.
It comes as no surprise to see Barnett announce his intentions to enter the 2017 NFL Draft:
It has been 3 great years. I'm very thankful for getting the opportunity to play at Tennessee! Thank you all for the many memories pic.twitter.com/QSZfytpef8
— Derek Barnett (@dbarnett25) January 3, 2017
Unequivocally, Barnett will go down as one of the best to ever wear the orange and white.