Gary Berry

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Gary Berry
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Position: Safety
Personal information
Born: (1977-10-24) October 24, 1977 (age 46)
Worthington, Ohio, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:193 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school: St. Francis DeSales
(Columbus, Ohio)
College: Ohio State (1996–1999)
NFL draft: 2000  / round: 4 / pick: 126
Career history
Player stats at PFR

Gary John Berry II (born October 24, 1977) is an American former professional football safety who played for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL).

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Early life and college

Gary John Berry II was born on October 24, 1977, in Worthington, Ohio. [1] He attended Thomas Worthington High School in Worthington, and St. Francis DeSales High School in Columbus, Ohio. [1]

He played at the collegiate level at the Ohio State University from 1996 to 1999 and was a four-year letterman. [1]

Professional career

Berry was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the fourth round, with the 126th overall pick, of the 2000 NFL draft. [2] He officially signed with the team on July 18. [3] He played in four games for the Packers, returning one kick for 22 yards, before being placed on injured reserve on October 31, 2000. [3] [4] Berry was waived on June 5, 2001. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Gary Berry". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  2. "2000 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
  3. 1 2 3 "Gary Berry NFL Transactions". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  4. "Gary Berry". Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved October 6, 2024.