Eric Berry was drafted No. 5 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2010 NFL Draft out of Tennessee. 89 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 50 career approximate value
2010 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 5 · #5 overall
Eric Berry Tennessee Draft
Eric Berry was drafted No. 5 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2010 NFL Draft out of Tennessee. 89 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 50 career approximate value
3× All-Pro 5× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #5
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2010
- NFL games
- 89
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 5023rd at Tennessee
- Pro Bowls
- 5
- All-Pro
- 3
The pick
How Eric Berry came off the board in 2010.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Tennessee
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'0" · 211 lbs
- Hometown
- Fairburn, GA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 4 prospect97.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
89 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 50 career approximate value
- Games played
- 89
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 5023rd among Tennessee picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 50100% of career value
- Final season
- 20188 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 3× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Around pick 5
Who came off the board on either side of Eric Berry.
Oklahoma · 1× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
Oklahoma State · 2× Pro Bowl
Florida · 3× Pro Bowl
Tennessee in the 2010 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Tennessee
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Eric Berry in the 2010 NFL Draft
Eric Berry is a Defensive back out of Tennessee selected No. 5 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2010 NFL Draft. 89 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 50 career approximate value Tennessee has produced 214 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Eric Berry drafted?
Eric Berry was selected No. 5 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2010 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2010/eric-berry.
What college did Eric Berry play for?
Eric Berry played college football at Tennessee in the SEC. See every Tennessee draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/tennessee-volunteers.
How did Eric Berry's NFL career turn out?
89 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 50 career approximate value Accolades: 3× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2010/eric-berry.