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Derrick Barnes drafted by Detroit Lions: Went from two-star recruit to All-Big Ten player

The Detroit Lions played the waiting game, deciding not to trade up for the likes of Levi Onwuzurike and Ifeatu Melifonwu in the NFL draft.

But they didn't want to display that same restraint for Purdue linebacker Derrick Barnes.

The Lions traded with Cleveland to get up to the No. 113 pick, on spot after Detroit took USC wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. And with that fourth-round selection, the Lions took Barnes off the board.

Here's a quick look at what the Lions are getting:

When you wish upon a star

Barnes wasn't a heralded recruit out of high school.