Eric Berry SS Ourlads All Rookie Team 2010

Eric Berry was drafted at pick number five in the first round by the Kansas City Chiefs He also made the Pro Bowl as an alternate after a strong rookie season. What Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft said about Berry:


Berry, Eric Tennessee 5115 211 4.45
Junior entry. Three-year starter. A safety with corner skills. Versatile
enough to play either free or strong safety and interchange
responsibilities and has the hip flexibility, foot quickness, change
of direction, and recoverability to play corner. Good intelligence.
Can learn and retain coverage schemes, awareness to recognize and
analyze offensive set tendencies, and react quickly to keys. Can
make calls and communicate coverages vocally. Has a fierce sense
of competition. Plays with confidence and poise. Mentally tough
and durable. Good concentration and a high reaction IQ. Reads the
eyes of the quarterback. Good leadership qualities. Has long arms
and extraordinary leaping ability. Impact hitter that is always around
the ball. Alley player on run support. Ability to stay on his feet and
play off blockers. Lined up as a safety or as a linebacker/hybrid in
the Tampa-2 system in 2009 and excelled. Active and aggressive.
Has tackling courage - heavy hitter. Did a better job in 2009 of
wrapping up as a tackler instead of just exploding on the ball
carrier. Slipped off a few tackles if he went high. Total package of
measurables, athletic ability, physical ability, intelligence, instincts,
intangibles, and leadership qualities. Will contribute on all special
teams. One of the top three players in the 2010 draft. Second in
NCAA history with 494 interception return yards. SEC Defensive
Player of the Year as a sophomore. Jim Thorpe Award winner as
the nation’s top defensive back. BTR:left 4.09, right 4.10. Had 19
reps of 225 and 6.80 on the 3-cone. OSR:2/21. First round/Top 5 pick. (A-33
1/4, H-9 5/8, VJ-43, SS-4.23).