Damien Berry impressing scouts at Texas vs. the Nation

**datruth55** · 02-05-2011, 10:53 AM

It has been a positive week for University of Miami running back Damien Berry at the Texas vs. the Nation all-star game in San Antonio.

According to league sources, Berry has boosted his draft stock to the point where he's under consideration for selection in the middle rounds.

Berry has drawn high marks for his physical running style and his atlhleticism.

One NFL general manager lauded Berry for his special teams skills. It's considered a plus that he used to play safety.

We're told that Berry has displayed good ability to run away from defenders as well as well as catching the football out of the backfield.

Berry has been invited to the NFL scouting combine. He has run the 40-yard dash in 4.5 seconds in the past. If he runs a 4.4 at the combine, his stock will go up even more.

The 6-foot, 215-pounder is the son of former Miami player Kenny Berry.

Last season, Berry rushed for 899 yards and five touchdowns for the Hurricanes and was named second-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference.

He averaged 4.7 yards per carry and caught 10 passes for 97 yards and one touchdown.

As a junior, he rushed for 616 yards and eight touchdowns.

For his career, Berry rushed for 1,515 yards and 13 touchdowns.

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**benniev** · 02-05-2011, 11:15 AM

You go Dam-Dam.

**JimmyJohnsonsHair** · 02-05-2011, 11:30 AM

What I love is that our fans had their panties in a bunch any time Berry got even a handful of carries this year.

**benniev** · 02-05-2011, 12:19 PM

I loved the one-two punch. I love a physical runner, not all about the super speed and moves myself. Personally, I like(d) watching backs like Jerome Bettis or John Clay run.

**datruth55** · 02-05-2011, 01:23 PM

Originally Posted by JimmyJohnsonsHair

What I love is that our fans had their panties in a bunch any time Berry got even a handful of carries this year.

We did have some like that. I love Berry, he runs with a lot of heart and desire. Hard-nosed runner. Hope the Dolphins take a good look at him.

**We the Boss** · 02-05-2011, 01:38 PM

Berry routinely banged out tough yards after contact.

Berry will be a great value pick in the mid to late rounds. Really, if I were a gm I'd have a difficult time taking any rb in the first or second round when you can get great value at rb other ways.

**aaronson37** · 02-05-2011, 02:36 PM

Berry just ran a 72 yard TD a few minutes ago and flashed the U on the bench

**e.412** · 02-05-2011, 03:09 PM

Originally Posted by JimmyJohnsonsHair

What I love is that our fans had their panties in a bunch any time Berry got even a handful of carries this year.

& they had the same response the year before when he wasn't given 40+ carries a game. We are the most ill-informed, un-football-intelligent fan base in any sport.

**itzacanethang** · 02-05-2011, 04:04 PM

Originally Posted by e.412

& they had the same response the year before when he wasn't given 40+ carries a game. We are the most ill-informed, un-football-intelligent fan base in any sport.

so true!

**datruth55** · 02-05-2011, 04:05 PM

Originally Posted by e.412

& they had the same response the year before when he wasn't given 40+ carries a game. We are the most ill-informed, un-football-intelligent fan base in any sport.

The backup is always better here, lol.