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Wilson: Eric Berry signs with Chad Speck

Agent also represents former Volunteers Albert Haynesworth and Kelley Washington Aaron Wilson

Print This February 22, 2010, 07:05 PM EST

Following a hotly contested recruiting battle, University of Tennessee All-American safety Eric Berry signed with Chad Speck.

Speck is based in Knoxville, Tenn., near the Tennessee campus. He also represents former Tennessee players Albert Haynesworth and Kelley Washington.

Berry won the Jim Thorpe award as the nation's top defensive back.

Berry had considered several other agencies before eventually signing with Speck.

Berry intercepted 14 passes and recorded 241 tackles in three seasons.

He's projected as a top 10 selection.

"We are honored to be representing Eric Berry," Speck said in a statement. "Eric is obviously an outstanding talent on the football field, and his character and integrity is going to be a welcome addition to any franchise. He is truly a first class individual with a wonderful family supporting him."

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