NFL Playoffs: Ranking All Former Vols in the Postseason

Eric Berry has suffered a season-ending injury in his career, and he had to cut short another season to deal with lymphoma.

But somehow, the 27-year old is playing the best football he’s ever played. And that’s impressive for a guy who has made the Pro Bowl every year he was full healthy.

Now, he’s clearly the best safety in the NFL. This year, he had four interceptions, two of which went for touchdowns, to go with nine passes deflected. Berry also had 62 solo tackles and 77 overall.

And he single-handedly led the Kansas City Chiefs to victories over the Carolina Panthers and the Atlanta Falcons this year. His pick-sixes were the difference in both games, and of course, he even managed to intercept a two-point play and run it back.

He also had help from fellow former Vol Dustin Colquitt, as we’ve already mentioned here.

Berry’s incredible plays signal that this could be a special season for the Chiefs. They don’t rack up the stats on offense all the time, but they make plays in key moments to win games.

And Berry is the biggest part of them doing that. That makes him the most crucial former Vol in this year’s NFL Playoffs, and he could end up being the most valuable player in the playoffs altogether.

This incredible playmaking ability got the Chiefs a first-round bye, and it is one reason not to completely write them off as we have done in years past.

Berry is also a reason not to just hand the AFC to Tom Brady, as he’s one guy who could present a major challenge to him.

He got hurt in the final game against the San Diego Chargers, but the Chiefs should have him back and fully healthy after their bye week in the playoffs.

And fully rested, his potential is unlimited.