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KC Chiefs: 10 players who deserve to be in Ring of Honor

By Farzin Vousoughian

OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 5: Quarterback Trent Green #10 of the Kansas City Chiefs talks to tackle Willie Roaf #77 during the game against the Oakland Raiders at Network Associates Coliseum on December 5, 2004 in Oakland, California. The Chiefs defeated the Raiders 34-27. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 5: Quarterback Trent Green #10 of the Kansas City Chiefs talks to tackle Willie Roaf #77 during the game against the Oakland Raiders at Network Associates Coliseum on December 5, 2004 in Oakland, California. The Chiefs defeated the Raiders 34-27. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images) /
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KANSAS CITY, MO – JANUARY 20: Safety Eric Berry #29 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates the fourth quarter interception of teammate safety Daniel Sorensen #49 of the Kansas City Chiefs against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 20, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MO – JANUARY 20: Safety Eric Berry #29 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates the fourth quarter interception of teammate safety Daniel Sorensen #49 of the Kansas City Chiefs against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 20, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images) /

9. Eric Berry, safety

Eric Berry was a decorated safety. He was a rare safety who excelled in every aspect of the game at his position. Statistically speaking, he did not flash. His 14 interceptions rank him 26th all time in team history.

But his coverage skills were one of the best in the NFL during the 2010’s. His 51 pass deflections are the seventh most in Chiefs history while he ties Emmitt Thomas and Jim Kearney for the second most pick sixes.

His most remarkable season came in 2015 when he returned after his battle against cancer. That part alone was a big story during the 2015 season and earned him the AP Comeback Player of the Year award. His comeback story is one of the best stories in Chiefs history.

Being drafted out of Tennessee in 2010, Berry made an impact on the field. Berry suffered season-ending injuries in Week 1 of the 2011 and 2017 seasons and played just a couple of games late in the 2018 season. He missed multiple games in 2014 due to injuries and his health. Berry missed 54 games in his career with the Chiefs. His absence was certainly felt and everyone noticed a difference in the secondary when he returned.

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