Launch Ratings / player ID 21674

Derrick Barnes Madden 27 ratings

74 OVR Sam Backer for the Detroit Lions. Review identity, abilities and every numeric attribute published in the official launch snapshot.

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Checked: Aug 14, 2026
Source: Electronic Arts

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Derrick Barnes

Detroit LionsSam Backer

74OVR

Position: Sam Backer
Archetype: Run Stopper - OLB
Jersey: #55
Height: 6′ 1″
Weight: 245 lb
Age: 27
Experience: 5 years
College: Purdue

FULL ATTRIBUTE LEDGER

Every published numeric stat

54 attributes

General

01 / 11

Change Of Direction69

Ball Carrier

02 / 8

Ball Carrier Vision68

Blocking

03 / 8

Impact Blocking79

Run Block Power45

Run Block Finesse45

Pass Block Power46

Pass Block Finesse46

Passing

04 / 7

Throw Under Pressure10

Throw Accuracy Short15

Throw Accuracy Medium12

Throw Accuracy Deep6

Throw On The Run6

Defense

05 / 10

Finesse Moves66

Block Shedding73

Play Recognition74

Zone Coverage66

Receiving

06 / 7

Spectacular Catch56

Catch In Traffic43

Short Route Running38

Medium Route Running24

Deep Route Running10

Kicking

07 / 3

Kick Accuracy20

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74 OVR

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EA Launch Ratings; snapshot checked Aug 14, 2026. Ratings may change after roster updates.

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