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Watch: On This Date, Eric Berry Begins his NFL Journey

A look back at Eric Berry's NFL Draft Selection and his NFL career

Matt Ray

Watch: On This Date, Eric Berry Begins his NFL Journey
Watch: On This Date, Eric Berry Begins his NFL Journey /

It was April 21, 2010 when Eric Berry heard his name called by Roger Goodell in the early stages of the NFL Draft. Berry, a highly decorated prospect coming out of college, was drafted 5th overall by the Kansas City Chiefs. 

He had just capped a career at Tennessee, where he brought home SEC Defensive Player of the Year (2008) and Jim Thorpe Award Winner (2009) honors. He finished his career with the Vols as the SEC's all-time leader for Interception return yards, and he finished second all-time in the NCAA with 494 yards. 

Berry's NFL career has been hindered due to an ongoing battle with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, but he has played 89 games for the Chiefs, totaling 14 career interceptions and 5 of which were returned for touchdowns. 

During the course of his NFL career, Berry has been selected to 5 Pro Bowls, 3- All-Pro teams, the 2010 All-Rookie Team, and in 2015, he was selected as the NFL Comeback Player of the Year. 

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Matt Ray
MATT RAY

Matt Ray is the publisher of Sports Illustrated-FanNation's Volunteer Country, serving as a beat reporter covering football, recruiting, and occasionally other sports. Matt also is a lead analyst at Sports Illustrated All-American, Sports Illustrated lead authority in high school recruiting coverage. When not at work covering the Tennessee Volunteers or the recruiting trail, Matt enjoys spending time with his wife Destiny traveling the country. 

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