Tennessee football’s top 10 NFL single seasons of 2010s

Defensive touchdowns leader; First-Team All-Pro

While the 2016 version of Eric Berry was a return to form, the 2013 version was him at his best. Remember, Berry left Tennessee football after the 2009 season and was a rookie in 2010. He then had a season-ending injury in 2011 and spend 2012 trying to get back into football rhythm, similar to what he did in 2015.

As a result, 2013 was the first season he entered with experience and not having to worry about coming off an injury. He was everything he could have been and more that year, firmly establishing himself as one of the elite safeties in the league. After the Kansas City Chiefs had gone 2-14 the year before, this was also their first year with head coach Andy Reid and quarterback Alex Smith.

Berry did his part to come away with three interceptions and force and recover two fumbles. He had a league-leading two pick-sixes, just like 2016, and had 134 interception return yards to go with 24 fumble return yards. Add in the fact that he had 11 tackles for a loss and three and a half sacks, and he truly did everything.

Other stats of note include 74 tackles, 66 of which were solo, seven quarterback hits and 11 passes defended. He did everything he possibly could as a safety at an elite level, and that’s what helped the Chiefs get back to the NFL Playoffs with an 11-5 record.