University of Tennessee Athletics
Eric Berry Earns AP All-Pro Honors
January 08, 2016 | Football
NEW YORK -- #VFL Eric Berry was named to the Associated Press All-Pro Team on Friday. It is the second time the safety has been recognized in his career, also earning accolades in 2013. Berry had 61 tackles and two interceptions with the playoff-bound Kansas City Chiefs.
The AP's story by Barry Wilner notes:
For Berry, 2015 was a particularly special season. He was diagnosed with lymphoma and this time a year ago was undergoing chemotherapy. He returned in spectacular fashion, helping the Chiefs win their final 10 games this season to make the playoffs.
"It's an incredible honor. It means a lot to me," said Berry, who also made the 2013 team. "Football's a team game, so I have to give credit to those guys around me as well. We've been hungry from the get-go. I don't know how to explain it, but I think you see it throughout our play. I think our play speaks for itself."
