Eric Berry

Quick Facts

Full Name	Eric Berry
Occupation	Football Player
Date Of Birth	Dec 29, 1988(1988-12-29)
Age	36
Birthplace	Fairburn
Country	United States
Birth City	Georgia
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Eric Berry Biography

Eric Berry is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on December 29, 1988 in Fairburn, Georgia, United States. NFL safety, who was drafted 5th overall in the Kansas City Chiefs in 2010. He was selected for three Pro Bowls in his first four seasons with the Chiefs. In 2014 his diagnosis, he was diagnosed with cancer. However, the cancer was cured and he was back with the Chiefs in the year 2015.

He was a teammate of He was teammates with Matt Cassel on the Chiefs from 2010 to 2012. on the Chiefs from 2010 until 2012.

Berry played cornerback and quarterback, earning a 37-5 record as a starter at Creekside. He was teammates with Rokevious Watkins and Terrance Parks. 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 Rivals.com ranked him the #3 player in the nation. He was once clocked at 4.38-4.41 range at the 40-yard dash at a soft indoor surface at a high school Combine.

Berry’s father, James, played running back for the University of Tennessee from 1978 to 1981, and was a captain of the 1981 squad. Berry’s younger brothers, twins Elliott and Evan, played football at Tennessee, and are now free agents. Berry is the first cousin once removed of former All-Pro Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Hugh Green.

He was raised with his younger twin brothers.

Eric Berry Net Worth

Eric Berry is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Eric Berry 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was two-time All-American from Tennessee’s University of Tennessee.

He was honoured as the best NCAA defensive back by winning the He was honored as the NCAA’s best defensive back with the Jim Thorpe Award in 2009. Award in 2009.

As a freshman, Berry replaced fifth-year senior Jarod Parrish after a strong showing in his first collegiate game against California. 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. His 222 return yards (on five interceptions) broke the 37-year-old Tennessee record by 43 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. After the season, he was also named 1st team Freshman All-American by Rivals.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Eric Berry Dating?

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At the conclusion of the 2009 season, Berry announced his intention to enter the 2010 NFL Draft.

Facts & Trivia

Eric Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Eric Berry celebrates birthday on December 29 of every year.

He made his professional regular season debut and first career start in the Kansas City Chiefs’ season-opener against the San Diego Chargers and recorded his first career tackle on tight end Antonio Gates after he caught an 11-yard pass in the first quarter of their 21–14 victory. He finished his debut with six combined tackles. On October 24, 2010, Berry recorded four solo tackles, two pass deflections, forced a fumble, and made his first career interception off a pass by quarterback Todd Bouman during a 42–20 victory against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The following week, he made a season-high ten combined tackles (seven solo), deflected a pass, and intercepted a pass by Ryan Fitzpatrick in their 13–10 overtime victory over the Buffalo Bills. In Week 9, he recorded four combined tackles and a season-high two sacks on quarterback Jason Campbell in the Chiefs’ 23–20 overtime victory at the Oakland Raiders. It marked Berry’s first career sack. On December 26, 2010, Berry made four solo tackles, broke up a pass, and returned an interception for a 54-yard touchdown to mark the first score of his career. His interception was off a pass by quarterback Kerry Collins that was originally intended for Nate Washington and occurred in the second quarter of their 34–14 victory against the Tennessee Titans in Week 16. He finished his rookie season with a career- high 92 combined tackles (77 solo), nine pass deflections, four interceptions, two sacks, a touchdown, and a forced fumble in 16 games and 16 starts. He led the team in interceptions (4), and was second only to Derrick Johnson in tackles and solo tackles.

Top Facts about Eric Berry

1. Eric Berry is a former NFL safety.
2. He played for the Kansas City Chiefs and Atlanta Falcons.
3. Berry was a five-time Pro Bowler.
4. He won the AP Comeback Player of the Year award in 2015.
5. Berry was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2014.
6. He returned to play after successful treatment.
7. Berry was drafted fifth overall in 2010 by the Chiefs.
8. He played college football at the University of Tennessee.
9. Berry retired from football in 2020 at age 31.
10. He is known for his leadership and philanthropy off-field activities

Does Eric Berry have cancer?

Treated at Winship for Hodgkin lymphoma , pro football player Eric Berry returned to playing shortly after treatment and finished the season back in the limelight.

Is Eric Berry playing in the NFL?

Total tackles:440
Pass deflections:| 50
Defensive touchdowns:| 5

Is Eric Berry a Hall of Famer?

Former Chief Eric Berry to be inducted into Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame. ATLANTA, Ga. — Before Kansas City Chiefs legendary safety Eric Berry is up for the College Football Hall of Fame, but he is being inducted into a different hall of fame first.

Is Eric Berry retired?

Eric Berry will most likely see his name in the Kansas City Chiefs Ring of Honor one day. He may be an odd selection for this list since many may have believed he already retired—including me. However, he actually isn’t technically retired and still has an interest in playing in the NFL again.

What is the survival rate of Hodgkin's lymphoma?

SEER Stage5-Year Relative Survival Rate
All SEER stages combined| 88%