Ray Berry

Professional football player

What is Ray Berry known for?

Ray Berry, born on October 28, 1963, in Lovington, New Mexico, U.S., established himself as a noteworthy American football player. This sports personality earned his fame as he played as a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Minnesota Vikings from 1987 to 1992 and for the Seattle Seahawks in 1993. During his NFL career, he played 89 games, started 31, made 4 sacks, and had 1 interception. More details about his stats can be found at NFL.com.

Before his professional football journey, he showcased his skills at O.H. Cooper High School in Abilene, Texas, where he earned the distinction of a Parade Magazine High School All-American during his senior year, 1981-1982. At Baylor University, he continued to stand out, particularly for a game-saving interception during a match against the #2 ranked University of Southern California in Los Angeles, earning him the title of Sports Illustrated College Football Defensive Player of the Week.

Ray Berry was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the second round with the 44th overall pick in the 1987 NFL Draft. His dedication to the sport didn't go unnoticed as he was later inducted into the Baylor Athletics Hall of Honor in 2005 and was recognized as a Legend of Baylor Football in 2007.

Further reading on Ray Berry can be found at the Baylor Athletics Hall of Fame and by checking out this article where he is honored as a Legend of Baylor Football.