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From what I see, Berry fails to get himself between the receiver and the ball, seemingly thinking that he can rely on his athleticism to make the play from behind. However, while that worked in college, it doesn't at the NFL level as everyone is big, fast and good.
Basically, his fundamentals in the passing game are poor.
His so-called record for return yardage on interceptions is a result of his speed at the college level. And he's shown that when he does get interceptions at this level, but he's a liability in the passing game. However, he's one of the best front end safeties in the NFL.
Right now, I'd put him just behind Kam Chancellor as far as strong safeties go and on par or just a bit ahead of TJ Ward.
But he certainly isn't a complete safety like Eric Weddle, Troy Polamalu or Earl Thomas.
That's why the Chiefs need to get a guy to play that deep middle.
As of right now, I'd love to see Clinton-Dix with the Chiefs pick. He's excellent at just that - covering the deep part of the field.
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