Eric Berry

Eric Berry NFL Draft Scouting Report

Safety

Tennessee


College Position: Safety
School: Tennessee
Grade: Junior
Height: 5-11
Weight: 205
Birthdate:
Draft Projection: Top 5
Overall Rank: 2
NFL Draft Position (Rank): Safety (1)
Strengths
  • A playmaking safety who has been compared to Ed Reed
  • Playmaker - 494 career interception return yards and 3 return TDs
  • Big hitter who excels in run support
  • Excellent range and coverage awareness
  • Has the speed, quickness and agility for man coverage
  • Good instincts both in coverage and against the run
  • Versatile. Some believe his best NFL position could be corner
  • Intelligent
  • A leader with strong character
  • 3 year starter
 

Weaknesses
  • Lacks ideal size for a safety
  • May struggle blitzing up the middle at the next level due to his lack of bulk
  • Would benefit from getting stronger to handle the rigors of the pro game
  • Played in the box a lot in college and will have to adapt to playing further away from the ball in the pros

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