Berry, Eric

Category:
football
Year Honored:
2009, 2010
University:
university of tennessee

Biography

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University of Tennessee safety Eric Berry is one of hardest hitters in college football and many consider one of the best defensive backs. He is Tennessee’s most decorated player of this past decade. In 2009, he earned unanimous NCAA All-American honors for the second straight year. He was selected to both the coaches and writers All-SEC teams. He was a finalist for the Nagurski and Lott trophies, and twice this season he earned National Defensive Player of the Week honors. Eric also received the prestigious Jim Thorpe Award, presented annually to the Nation’s Best Defensive Back, and was named the Tennessee sports writers Player of the Year. It is widely predicted that Eric Berry will be a Top 5 pick in the upcoming 2010 NFL Draft.

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