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{{Short description|American football player (born 1980)}} |
{{Short description|American football player (born 1980)}} |
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|caption= Berrian in 2008 |
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|position=[[Wide receiver]] |
| position = [[Wide receiver]] |
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|birth_date={{birth date and age|1980|12|27}} |
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1980|12|27}} |
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|birth_place=[[Barcelona, Spain |
| birth_place = [[Barcelona]], Spain |
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|weight_lbs=185 |
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|high_school=[[Atwater High School|Atwater ( |
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|college=[[Fresno State Bulldogs football|Fresno State]] |
| college = [[Fresno State Bulldogs football|Fresno State]] (1999–2003) |
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|draftyear=2004 |
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|draftpick=78 |
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* [[Chicago Bears]] ({{NFL Year|2004}}–{{NFL Year|2007}}) |
* [[Chicago Bears]] ({{NFL Year|2004}}–{{NFL Year|2007}}) |
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* [[Minnesota Vikings]] ({{NFL Year|2008}}–{{NFL Year|2011}}) |
* [[Minnesota Vikings]] ({{NFL Year|2008}}–{{NFL Year|2011}}) |
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|highlights= |
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* First-team [[College Football All-America Team|All-American]] ([[2001 College Football All-America Team|2001]]) |
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* Led NFL in yards per reception in 2008 (20.1) |
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;NFL record |
;NFL record |
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* [[99-yard pass play|Longest receiving touchdown: 99 yards]] (tied) |
* [[99-yard pass play|Longest receiving touchdown: 99 yards]] (tied) |
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|statlabel1=[[Reception ( |
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|statvalue1=288 |
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|statlabel2=[[Receiving yards]] |
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|statvalue2=4,122 |
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|statlabel3=[[Touchdown|Receiving touchdowns]] |
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'''Bernard Berrian''' (born December 27, 1980) is |
'''Bernard Berrian''' (born December 27, 1980) is an American former professional [[American football|football]] player who was a [[wide receiver]] in the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] for the [[Fresno State Bulldogs football|Fresno State Bulldogs]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bernard Berrian - Minnesota Vikings Wide Receiver |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/5603/bernard-berrian |access-date=December 14, 2023 |website=ESPN |language=en}}</ref> earning first-team [[College Football All-America Team|All-American]] honors in 2001. Berrian was selected by the [[Chicago Bears]] in the third round of the [[2004 NFL draft]]. He also played in the NFL for the [[Minnesota Vikings]]. |
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Berrian also played for the [[Minnesota Vikings]]. |
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| ⚫ | Berrian was born in [[Spain]],<ref>{{cite news|first=Chip|last=Scoggins|title=Relatively speedy will do for Vikings|date=July 27, 2008|url=http://www.startribune.com/sports/25946144.html?page=1&c=y|work=Star Tribune|access-date=August 26, 2009}}{{dead link|date=July 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> and grew up in [[Winton, California]], while both of his parents served at [[Castle Air Force Base]]. Berrian attended [[Atwater High School]] in [[Atwater, California]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bernard Berrian Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BerrBe00.htm |access-date=December 17, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> where he played football and basketball and ran track. He was named Modesto Bee player of the year in 1998. Cal High All-Northern California team member. He was known as an explosive two-way starter for Atwater High School, which went 13–1 his senior year, after he caught 53 passes for 1,276 yards and 16 [[touchdowns]]. In [[track & field]], he competed in the 200- and 400-meter dashes, recording times of 22.6 in the 200m and 50.6 in the 400m. |
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| ⚫ | Berrian was born in [[Spain]],<ref>{{cite news|first=Chip|last=Scoggins|title=Relatively speedy will do for Vikings|date=July 27, 2008|url=http://www.startribune.com/sports/25946144.html?page=1&c=y|work=Star Tribune|access-date=August 26, 2009}}{{dead link|date=July 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> and grew up in [[Winton, California]], while both of his parents served at [[Castle Air Force Base]]. Berrian attended [[Atwater High School]] in [[Atwater, California]], where he played football and basketball and ran track. He was named Modesto Bee player of the year in 1998. Cal High All-Northern California team member. He was known as an explosive two-way starter for Atwater High School, which went |
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==Professional career== |
==Professional career== |
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===2004 NFL Combine=== |
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| note = All values from [[NFL Combine]]<ref>{{Cite web |
| note = All values from [[NFL Scouting Combine|NFL Combine]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=2004 NFL Draft Scout Bernard Berrian College Football Profile |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=141&DraftYear=2004 |access-date=August 5, 2022 |website=DraftScout.com}}</ref> |
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===Chicago Bears |
===Chicago Bears=== |
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The [[Chicago Bears]] selected Berrian with the 78th pick in the |
The [[Chicago Bears]] selected Berrian with the 78th pick in the third round of the [[2004 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2004/draft.htm |title=2004 NFL Draft Listing |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en |access-date=May 6, 2023}}</ref> |
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Berrian spent a majority of his early years with the Bears as a back-up wide receiver and return specialist. His playtime increased during the [[2005 Chicago Bears season]], but an injury kept him sidelined for a portion of the season. Berrian returned to play during the Bears' NFC Divisional game against the [[Carolina Panthers]], but eventually was forced to leave after sustaining an injury. |
Berrian spent a majority of his early years with the Bears as a back-up wide receiver and return specialist. His playtime increased during the [[2005 Chicago Bears season]], but an injury kept him sidelined for a portion of the season. Berrian returned to play during the Bears' NFC Divisional game against the [[Carolina Panthers]], but eventually he was forced to leave after sustaining an injury. |
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During the early half of the [[2006 Chicago Bears season]], Berrian emerged as one of the Bears's most productive receivers and sharpest deep-threat weapons. On November 5, 2006, Berrian suffered an injury to his ribs during a game against the [[Miami Dolphins]]. According to Berrian, he sustained the injury after hitting the ground during the very first play of the game.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.suntimes.com/sports/mulligan/125578,CST-SPT-mside06.article |title=Berrian out 2–4 weeks with rib injury |access-date=December 14, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081011142843/http://www.suntimes.com/sports/mulligan/125578,CST-SPT-mside06.article |archive-date=October 11, 2008 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Berrian returned from the injury after missing only one game, but struggled at times. His surrogate, [[Mark Bradley]], momentarily became the Bears' deep threat. Berrian finished the regular season as the Bears' second leading wide receiver, only a few catches behind team leader [[Muhsin Muhammad]].<ref>[https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/chi2006.htm 2006 Chicago Bears Statistics]</ref> |
During the early half of the [[2006 Chicago Bears season]], Berrian emerged as one of the Bears's most productive receivers and sharpest deep-threat weapons. On November 5, 2006, Berrian suffered an injury to his ribs during a game against the [[Miami Dolphins]]. According to Berrian, he sustained the injury after hitting the ground during the very first play of the game.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.suntimes.com/sports/mulligan/125578,CST-SPT-mside06.article |title=Berrian out 2–4 weeks with rib injury |access-date=December 14, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081011142843/http://www.suntimes.com/sports/mulligan/125578,CST-SPT-mside06.article |archive-date=October 11, 2008 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Berrian returned from the injury after missing only one game, but struggled at times. His surrogate, [[Mark Bradley]], momentarily became the Bears' deep threat. Berrian finished the regular season as the Bears' second leading wide receiver, only a few catches behind team leader [[Muhsin Muhammad]].<ref>[https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/chi2006.htm 2006 Chicago Bears Statistics]</ref> |
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During the [[2006–07 NFL playoffs|2006 playoffs]], in the divisional round game against the [[Seattle Seahawks]], Berrian caught five passes for 105 yards, including a 68-yard touchdown pass. The [[Chicago Bears]] went on to win 27–24 in overtime. In the NFC championship game against the [[New Orleans Saints]], Berrian led the Bears with five receptions for 85 yards. He also made a clutch, 33-yard diving touchdown reception behind a jumping [[Fred Thomas (NFL player)|Fred Thomas]], giving the Bears an eleven-point lead, which contributed to their 39–14 victory.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/recap;_ylt=Ah20Hvo9GZRY3X_tBs_RaFFDubYF?gid=20070121003| title= Super Bowl reshuffle: Bears back on top of NFCl}}</ref> Well after the season's conclusion, the catch was named one of the Bears' top ten plays in 2006.<ref>Chicagobears.com, [http://www.chicagobears.com/Top10Plays.asp Top 10 Plays of 2006] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090819044928/http://www.chicagobears.com/Top10Plays.asp |date=August 19, 2009 }} Retrieved on March 22, 2007</ref> Berrian played in [[Super Bowl XLI]] against the [[Indianapolis Colts]], where he caught four passes for 38 yards.<ref>[https://www.espn.com/nfl/boxscore?gameId=270204003 Indianapolis Colts vs. Chicago Bears - Box Score - February 04, 2007 - ESPN]</ref> Berrian was in the last year of his contract and the Bears chose not to put a franchise tag on him. The Bears had to wait until the Free Agency period on February 29, 2008, for Berrian to become an unrestricted free agent and negotiate a new contract. |
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[[File:20090104 Brian Dawkins (20).JPG|thumb|left|250px|Berrian (top right, 87) and [[Brian Dawkins]] in January 2009.]] |
[[File:20090104 Brian Dawkins (20).JPG|thumb|left|250px|Berrian (top right, 87) and [[Brian Dawkins]] in January 2009.]] |
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===Minnesota Vikings |
===Minnesota Vikings=== |
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On March 1, 2008, Berrian signed a six-year, $42 million contract with the [[Minnesota Vikings]] that included $16 million in guaranteed money. |
On March 1, 2008, Berrian signed a six-year, $42 million contract with the [[Minnesota Vikings]] that included $16 million in guaranteed money. |
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His first touchdown as a Viking was against the [[New Orleans Saints]] which tied up the game 27–27 they would later win that game |
His first touchdown as a Viking was against the [[New Orleans Saints]] which tied up the game 27–27 they would later win that game 30–27. He led all wideouts with 102 yards off a career playoff-high nine catches. He also caught an 86-yard catch and run against the Lions. On November 30, 2008, in a game against the [[Chicago Bears]], Berrian caught a 99-yard touchdown pass from [[Gus Frerotte]], tying an NFL record for the longest pass from scrimmage. On December 14, 2008, he returned an 82-yard punt against the [[Arizona Cardinals]] after a quick three and out on their opening drive. He also caught a 49-yard touchdown pass in a 28–21 victory over the [[Houston Texans]]. Berrian had the highest average per. catch that NFL season with 20.1 yards per catch. Berrian finished the season with 48 catches, 964 yards and 7 touchdowns. (50 catches for exactly 1,000 yards and 7 touchdowns including the playoffs.) |
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In 2009, with the acquisition of 20-year veteran quarterback [[Brett Favre]], Berrian became one of the deep threats of the wide receiver core along with [[Sidney Rice]], [[Percy Harvin]], and [[Visanthe Shiancoe]]. He struggled with a hamstring injury that bothered him all season long. He ended the season with 55 catches for 618 yards and 4 touchdowns, 2 touchdowns in the series with the [[Green Bay Packers]], and 2 in the games with the [[Seattle Seahawks]] and [[Baltimore Ravens]]. In the NFC Championship, Berrian recorded 9 receptions for 102 yards. |
In 2009, with the acquisition of 20-year veteran quarterback [[Brett Favre]], Berrian became one of the deep threats of the wide receiver core along with [[Sidney Rice]], [[Percy Harvin]], and [[Visanthe Shiancoe]]. He struggled with a hamstring injury that bothered him all season long. He ended the season with 55 catches for 618 yards and 4 touchdowns, 2 touchdowns in the series with the [[Green Bay Packers]], and 2 in the games with the [[Seattle Seahawks]] and [[Baltimore Ravens]]. In the NFC Championship, Berrian recorded 9 receptions for 102 yards. |
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In 2010, the 7-year veteran finished with 28 receptions, for 252 yards, and no touchdowns. It was his lowest season in his entire career. His best performance of the season came against the Arizona Cardinals where he caught 9 passes for 91 yards. |
In 2010, the 7-year veteran finished with 28 receptions, for 252 yards, and no touchdowns. It was his lowest season in his entire career. His best performance of the season came against the Arizona Cardinals where he caught 9 passes for 91 yards. |
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On October 24, 2011, Berrian was released by the Vikings.<ref>{{Cite web|url= |
On October 24, 2011, Berrian was released by the Vikings.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/vikings-cut-ties-to-embattled-wr-berrian-after-four-seasons-09000d5d82377aca|title = Vikings cut ties to embattled WR Berrian after four seasons| website=[[NFL.com]] }}</ref> |
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==Charity work== |
==Charity work== |
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In November 2008, Bernard pledged to donate up to $10,000 to Second Harvest Heartland, Minnesota's largest hunger-relief organization, to provide turkeys to hungry inner-city families for the holiday season. He donated $5,000 to Second Harvest Heartland to provide turkeys to local inner-city families for Thanksgiving.<ref> |
In November 2008, Bernard pledged to donate up to $10,000 to Second Harvest Heartland, Minnesota's largest hunger-relief organization, to provide turkeys to hungry inner-city families for the holiday season. He donated $5,000 to Second Harvest Heartland to provide turkeys to local inner-city families for Thanksgiving.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://blog.2harvest.org/tag/bernard-berrian/ |title=Hunger Matters |access-date=July 22, 2009 |archive-date=October 8, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111008030559/http://blog.2harvest.org/tag/bernard-berrian/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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Berrian has expressed interest in participating in additional community outreach programs.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS210032+24-Nov-2008+PRN20081124 | archive-url=https://archive.today/20120910151010/http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS210032+24-Nov-2008+PRN20081124 | url-status=dead | archive-date=September 10, 2012 | work=Reuters | title=Vikings Wide Receiver Bernard Berrian Pledges Up to $10,000 to Second Harvest Heartland | date=November 24, 2008 }}</ref> |
Berrian has expressed interest in participating in additional community outreach programs.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS210032+24-Nov-2008+PRN20081124 | archive-url=https://archive.today/20120910151010/http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS210032+24-Nov-2008+PRN20081124 | url-status=dead | archive-date=September 10, 2012 | work=Reuters | title=Vikings Wide Receiver Bernard Berrian Pledges Up to $10,000 to Second Harvest Heartland | date=November 24, 2008 }}</ref> |
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Berrian was a contestant on [[NBC]]'s [[Minute to Win It]] on September 7, 2010 where he was playing to win money for the Second Harvest Heartland.<ref>[http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/08/19/nbcs-minute-to-win-it-to-air-special-nfl-themed-episodes-september-7-and-8-leading-up-to-nbcs-nfl-kickoff-on-september-9/20100819nbc01/ Breaking News - NBC's minute to air special NFL themed episodes]</ref> |
Berrian was a contestant on [[NBC]]'s [[Minute to Win It]] on September 7, 2010, where he was playing to win money for the Second Harvest Heartland.<ref>[http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/08/19/nbcs-minute-to-win-it-to-air-special-nfl-themed-episodes-september-7-and-8-leading-up-to-nbcs-nfl-kickoff-on-september-9/20100819nbc01/ Breaking News - NBC's minute to air special NFL themed episodes]</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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During a [[Monday Night Football]] appearance, [[Muhsin Muhammad]] revealed that Berrian's nickname is "B-twice". However, in a later interview with [[WFLD|Fox News Chicago]], Berrian stated his teammates also call him, "California Cool".<ref>[http://www.myfoxchicago.com/myfox/pages/Sports/Detail?contentId=2066986&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=6.1.1 MyFox Chicago | Bears Receiver Bernard Berrian on the Game] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070117211534/http://www.myfoxchicago.com/myfox/pages/Sports/Detail?contentId=2066986&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=6.1.1 |date=January 17, 2007 }}</ref> ChicagoBears.com's columnists and announcers also refer to Berrian as the "Silent Assassin".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.myfoxchicago.com/myfox/pages/Sports/Detail?contentId=2136349&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=6.1.1 |title=Bernard Berrian: The Day After |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080106175504/http://www.myfoxchicago.com/myfox/pages/Sports/Detail?contentId=2136349&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=6.1.1 |archive-date=January 6, 2008 }}</ref> He is friends with [[Chad Johnson (wide receiver)|Chad Johnson]] and appeared occasionally on his dating show [[Ochocinco: The Ultimate Catch]]. |
During a [[Monday Night Football]] appearance, [[Muhsin Muhammad]] revealed that Berrian's nickname is "B-twice". However, in a later interview with [[WFLD|Fox News Chicago]], Berrian stated his teammates also call him, "California Cool".<ref>[http://www.myfoxchicago.com/myfox/pages/Sports/Detail?contentId=2066986&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=6.1.1 MyFox Chicago | Bears Receiver Bernard Berrian on the Game] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070117211534/http://www.myfoxchicago.com/myfox/pages/Sports/Detail?contentId=2066986&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=6.1.1 |date=January 17, 2007 }}</ref> ChicagoBears.com's columnists and announcers also refer to Berrian as the "Silent Assassin".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.myfoxchicago.com/myfox/pages/Sports/Detail?contentId=2136349&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=6.1.1 |title=Bernard Berrian: The Day After |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080106175504/http://www.myfoxchicago.com/myfox/pages/Sports/Detail?contentId=2136349&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=6.1.1 |archive-date=January 6, 2008 }}</ref> He is friends with [[Chad Johnson (wide receiver)|Chad Johnson]] and appeared occasionally on his dating show [[Ochocinco: The Ultimate Catch]]. |
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In 2015, Berrian was inducted into the |
In 2015, Berrian was inducted into the Fresno County Athletic Hall of Fame.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fresnoahof.org/current-past-inductees|title=Fresno County Athletic Hall of Fame {{!}} Home|website=Fresno County Athletic Hall of Fame {{!}} Home|access-date=February 2, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170731195939/https://www.fresnoahof.org/current-past-inductees|archive-date=July 31, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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==NFL career statistics== |
==NFL career statistics== |
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! colspan="2"| [http://www.nfl.com/players/bernardberrian/profile?id=BER454540 Career] !! 104 !! 72 !! 281 !! 4,031 !! 14.3 !! 99T !! 24 !! 17 !! 82 !! 4.8 !! 37 !! 0 !! 5 !! 3 |
! colspan="2"| [http://www.nfl.com/players/bernardberrian/profile?id=BER454540 Career] !! 104 !! 72 !! 281 !! 4,031 !! 14.3 !! 99T !! 24 !! 17 !! 82 !! 4.8 !! 37 !! 0 !! 5 !! 3 |
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080917051636/http://gobulldogs.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/berrian_bernard00.html Fresno State Bulldogs bio] |
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080917051636/http://gobulldogs.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/berrian_bernard00.html Fresno State Bulldogs bio] |
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| Weight: | 185 lb (84 kg) | ||||||||
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| NFL draft: | 2004 / round: 3 / pick: 78 | ||||||||
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Bernard Berrian (born December 27, 1980) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Fresno State Bulldogs,[1] earning first-team All-American honors in 2001. Berrian was selected by the Chicago Bears in the third round of the 2004 NFL draft. He also played in the NFL for the Minnesota Vikings.
Early life
[edit]Berrian was born in Spain,[2] and grew up in Winton, California, while both of his parents served at Castle Air Force Base. Berrian attended Atwater High School in Atwater, California,[3] where he played football and basketball and ran track. He was named Modesto Bee player of the year in 1998. Cal High All-Northern California team member. He was known as an explosive two-way starter for Atwater High School, which went 13–1 his senior year, after he caught 53 passes for 1,276 yards and 16 touchdowns. In track & field, he competed in the 200- and 400-meter dashes, recording times of 22.6 in the 200m and 50.6 in the 400m.
Professional career
[edit]| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | ||
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183 lb (83 kg) |
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4.61 s | 1.63 s | 2.72 s | 4.18 s | 7.34 s | 38.0 in (0.97 m) |
10 ft 8 in (3.25 m) | ||
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Chicago Bears
[edit]The Chicago Bears selected Berrian with the 78th pick in the third round of the 2004 NFL draft.[5]
Berrian spent a majority of his early years with the Bears as a back-up wide receiver and return specialist. His playtime increased during the 2005 Chicago Bears season, but an injury kept him sidelined for a portion of the season. Berrian returned to play during the Bears' NFC Divisional game against the Carolina Panthers, but eventually he was forced to leave after sustaining an injury.
During the early half of the 2006 Chicago Bears season, Berrian emerged as one of the Bears's most productive receivers and sharpest deep-threat weapons. On November 5, 2006, Berrian suffered an injury to his ribs during a game against the Miami Dolphins. According to Berrian, he sustained the injury after hitting the ground during the very first play of the game.[6] Berrian returned from the injury after missing only one game, but struggled at times. His surrogate, Mark Bradley, momentarily became the Bears' deep threat. Berrian finished the regular season as the Bears' second leading wide receiver, only a few catches behind team leader Muhsin Muhammad.[7]
During the 2006 playoffs, in the divisional round game against the Seattle Seahawks, Berrian caught five passes for 105 yards, including a 68-yard touchdown pass. The Chicago Bears went on to win 27–24 in overtime. In the NFC championship game against the New Orleans Saints, Berrian led the Bears with five receptions for 85 yards. He also made a clutch, 33-yard diving touchdown reception behind a jumping Fred Thomas, giving the Bears an eleven-point lead, which contributed to their 39–14 victory.[8] Well after the season's conclusion, the catch was named one of the Bears' top ten plays in 2006.[9] Berrian played in Super Bowl XLI against the Indianapolis Colts, where he caught four passes for 38 yards.[10] Berrian was in the last year of his contract and the Bears chose not to put a franchise tag on him. The Bears had to wait until the Free Agency period on February 29, 2008, for Berrian to become an unrestricted free agent and negotiate a new contract.
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Minnesota Vikings
[edit]On March 1, 2008, Berrian signed a six-year, $42 million contract with the Minnesota Vikings that included $16 million in guaranteed money.
His first touchdown as a Viking was against the New Orleans Saints which tied up the game 27–27 they would later win that game 30–27. He led all wideouts with 102 yards off a career playoff-high nine catches. He also caught an 86-yard catch and run against the Lions. On November 30, 2008, in a game against the Chicago Bears, Berrian caught a 99-yard touchdown pass from Gus Frerotte, tying an NFL record for the longest pass from scrimmage. On December 14, 2008, he returned an 82-yard punt against the Arizona Cardinals after a quick three and out on their opening drive. He also caught a 49-yard touchdown pass in a 28–21 victory over the Houston Texans. Berrian had the highest average per. catch that NFL season with 20.1 yards per catch. Berrian finished the season with 48 catches, 964 yards and 7 touchdowns. (50 catches for exactly 1,000 yards and 7 touchdowns including the playoffs.) In 2009, with the acquisition of 20-year veteran quarterback Brett Favre, Berrian became one of the deep threats of the wide receiver core along with Sidney Rice, Percy Harvin, and Visanthe Shiancoe. He struggled with a hamstring injury that bothered him all season long. He ended the season with 55 catches for 618 yards and 4 touchdowns, 2 touchdowns in the series with the Green Bay Packers, and 2 in the games with the Seattle Seahawks and Baltimore Ravens. In the NFC Championship, Berrian recorded 9 receptions for 102 yards.
In 2010, the 7-year veteran finished with 28 receptions, for 252 yards, and no touchdowns. It was his lowest season in his entire career. His best performance of the season came against the Arizona Cardinals where he caught 9 passes for 91 yards.
On October 24, 2011, Berrian was released by the Vikings.[11]
Charity work
[edit]In November 2008, Bernard pledged to donate up to $10,000 to Second Harvest Heartland, Minnesota's largest hunger-relief organization, to provide turkeys to hungry inner-city families for the holiday season. He donated $5,000 to Second Harvest Heartland to provide turkeys to local inner-city families for Thanksgiving.[12] Berrian has expressed interest in participating in additional community outreach programs.[13]
Berrian was a contestant on NBC's Minute to Win It on September 7, 2010, where he was playing to win money for the Second Harvest Heartland.[14]
Personal life
[edit]During a Monday Night Football appearance, Muhsin Muhammad revealed that Berrian's nickname is "B-twice". However, in a later interview with Fox News Chicago, Berrian stated his teammates also call him, "California Cool".[15] ChicagoBears.com's columnists and announcers also refer to Berrian as the "Silent Assassin".[16] He is friends with Chad Johnson and appeared occasionally on his dating show Ochocinco: The Ultimate Catch.
In 2015, Berrian was inducted into the Fresno County Athletic Hall of Fame.[17]
NFL career statistics
[edit]| Year | Team | Games | Receiving | Rushing | Fumbles | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost | ||
| 2004 | CHI | 16 | 1 | 15 | 225 | 15.0 | 49T | 2 | 8 | 28 | 3.5 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | CHI | 11 | 2 | 13 | 246 | 18.9 | 54 | 0 | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 37 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | CHI | 15 | 14 | 51 | 775 | 15.2 | 62 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 | CHI | 16 | 15 | 71 | 951 | 13.4 | 59T | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | MIN | 16 | 13 | 48 | 964 | 20.1 | 99T | 7 | 4 | 26 | 6.5 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | MIN | 16 | 15 | 55 | 618 | 11.6 | 40 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | MIN | 14 | 12 | 28 | 252 | 9.0 | 30 | 0 | 1 | −8 | −8.0 | −8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 104 | 72 | 281 | 4,031 | 14.3 | 99T | 24 | 17 | 82 | 4.8 | 37 | 0 | 5 | 3 | |
References
[edit]- ^ "Bernard Berrian - Minnesota Vikings Wide Receiver". ESPN. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
- ^ Scoggins, Chip (July 27, 2008). "Relatively speedy will do for Vikings". Star Tribune. Retrieved August 26, 2009.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Bernard Berrian Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
- ^ "2004 NFL Draft Scout Bernard Berrian College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
- ^ "2004 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
- ^ "Berrian out 2–4 weeks with rib injury". Archived from the original on October 11, 2008. Retrieved December 14, 2008.
- ^ 2006 Chicago Bears Statistics
- ^ "Super Bowl reshuffle: Bears back on top of NFCl".
- ^ Chicagobears.com, Top 10 Plays of 2006 Archived August 19, 2009, at the Wayback Machine Retrieved on March 22, 2007
- ^ Indianapolis Colts vs. Chicago Bears - Box Score - February 04, 2007 - ESPN
- ^ "Vikings cut ties to embattled WR Berrian after four seasons". NFL.com.
- ^ "Hunger Matters". Archived from the original on October 8, 2011. Retrieved July 22, 2009.
- ^ "Vikings Wide Receiver Bernard Berrian Pledges Up to $10,000 to Second Harvest Heartland". Reuters. November 24, 2008. Archived from the original on September 10, 2012.
- ^ Breaking News - NBC's minute to air special NFL themed episodes
- ^ MyFox Chicago | Bears Receiver Bernard Berrian on the Game Archived January 17, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Bernard Berrian: The Day After". Archived from the original on January 6, 2008.
- ^ "Fresno County Athletic Hall of Fame | Home". Fresno County Athletic Hall of Fame | Home. Archived from the original on July 31, 2017. Retrieved February 2, 2017.
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