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Eric Berry (born December 29, 1988 in Fairburn, Georgia), nicknamed “The Fifth Dimension”[1][2] is an American football defensive back currently playing for the Tennessee Volunteers. A true freshman for the 2007 Tennessee Volunteers football team, Berry made his first appearance at nickelback against California before being named as starting safety in the following game against Southern Miss.[3] Since then he has started every single game of his college career at strong safety. Berry has only been flagged once in his career, on a controversial special teams play. Eric Berry was named the SEC Freshmen Defensive Player of the Year and was a unanimous Freshman All-American. As a sophomore he was named the SEC Defensive Player of the Year and a 2008 unanimous 1st Team All-American. In 2009 As a junior, Berry again was a unanimous 1st Team All American and won the Thorpe Award. At the Home Depot Award Show he hinted that he will forgo his senior season and enter the 2010 NFL Draft, where various scouting services list him as the #1 overall prospect.[4] He currently leads all NCAA players in total interceptions, interceptions per game, interception return yards, and interceptions returned for touchdowns.[5] Statistically, Berry is considered to be one of the most dominant defensive backs in NCAA history, often being compared to Ronnie Lott and Ed Reed.[6]
[edit] High school careerBerry played at Creekside High School in Fairburn, Georgia. There, he was a standout in track and football. In track, Berry was the anchor leg of the 2006 AAAA State Champion 4x400m relay team. Individually, he was the 2005 AAAA State Champion in the 200m. Berry played cornerback and quarterback, earning a 37-5 record as starting quarterback at Creekside.[7] Following his stellar high school career, Berry was invited to play in the 2007 U.S. Army All-American Bowl. Berry was considered the top player in Georgia and the top cornerback prospect by every recruiting service, and he was rated overall as the #3 player in the nation by Rivals.com.[7] [edit] College career[edit] 2007 seasonBerry made his first appearance at nickelback against California before being named starting safety in the following game against Southern Miss.[3] Berry replaced fifth year senior Jarod Parrish after a strong showing in the California game.[3] Berry turned in several big plays during his freshman season en route to being named the SEC Defensive Freshman of the Year by the Sporting News.[8] . His return yardage broke a 37 year-old Tennessee record, and he has since broken the SEC record for career return yards. Berry led all SEC freshmen in tackles with 86. He twice was named SEC Freshman of the Week for his play over the regular season’s final three games.[9] Berry was also named 1st team Freshman All-American by Rivals.[10] See also: 2007 Tennessee Volunteers football team [edit] 2008 seasonBerry tied for the national lead in interceptions with seven, and had already set the all-time career SEC record for interception return yards with 487 yards. Berry also set the single season SEC record interception yardage mark with 265 yards. The NCAA record for interception return yards is 501, set by Terrell Buckley of Florida State. Entering 2009, Berry only needed 8 return to tie the NCAA record. In 2009 he has taken snaps at wide receiver and quarterback on offense and as a kick returner on special teams. On defense Berry finished the regular season with 72 tackles, 7 interceptions, 6 pass break ups, 3 sacks, 2 touchdowns and 265 interception return yards. On offense he gained 44 rushing yards on 7 carries. On special teams he gained 32 yards on 2 returns. Berry's early success has some journalists speculating that he could end up being the best defensive player in Tennessee history.[11] Eric Berry has been nominated as a finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award, the Lott Trophy, and the Chuck Bednarik Award. Berry was named the SEC Defensive Player of the year and was a unanimous First-Team All-SEC pick. Eric Berry was also a unanimous First-team All American. Berry was named the winner of the Jack Tatum Award for 2008 as well. See also: 2008 Tennessee Volunteers football team [edit] 2009 seasonEric Berry was selected as a team captain and is a preseason All-American and was a unanimous All-SEC preseason choice. In October, he was named a midseason All-American by The Sporting News.[12] Again Eric Berry was nominated as a finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award, the Lott Trophy, and the Chuck Bednarik Award. He won the Thorpe Award and was named a unanimous All American for the third time in his college career. See also: 2009 Tennessee Volunteers football team [edit] College awards and honors
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