2014 saw another injury (high ankle sprain) and a Hodgkin’s Lymphoma diagnosis that he was able to beat and once again he came back to elite status again be named a First Team All-Pro and being named the Comeback Player of the Year. 2016 was another First Team All-Pro season for Berry and at this point there was no doubt who the best Strong Safety in the National Football League was. Sadly, his pattern of injuries continued as in the opening game of 2017 he suffered a severe Achilles injury. Berry's grit and determination were on full display when he returned in 2018, albeit for only two Games. He was released in 2019. Berry overall had 14 Interceptions for Kansas City.
Still, can you imagine just what a legend he would be in Kansas City if he was regularly healthy?
28. Eric Berry
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Berry was drafted 5th overall in 2010 from the University of Tennessee and the former SEC Defensive Player of the Year did not disappoint. A Pro Bowl selection as a rookie, he would sit out almost all of the 2011 season only to come back better than ever in 2012 returning to the Pro Bowl. He would do it again in 2013 this time adding a First Team All-Pro to his accolades.
The Bullet Points
- Position: Strong Safety
- Acquired: Selected in the 1st Round, 5th Overall in the NFL Draft 4/22/10.
- Departed: Released 3/13/19.
- Games Played: 89
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Notable Statistics:
87 Games Started
14 Interceptions
374 Interception Return Yards
5 Interception Return Touchdowns
4 Forced Fumbles
2 Fumble Recoveries
24 Fumble Recovery Yards
5.5 Quarterback Sacks
445 Combined Tackles
377 Solo Tackles
68 Assisted Tackles
29 Tackles for Loss
14 Quarterback Hits
55 Approximate Value
6 Playoff Games
2 Interceptions
0 Interception Return Yards
1 Forced Fumble
42 Combined Tackles
33 Solo Tackles
9 Assisted Tackles
2 Tackles for Loss -
Major Accolades and Awards:
First Team All-Pro (2013, 2015 & 2016)
Pro Bowl (2010, 2012, 2013, 2015 & 2016)
AP Comeback Player of the Year (2015)
PFWA Comeback Player of the Year (2015)
All-Rookie (2010)
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