Rashod Berry (born October 14, 1996) is an

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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for

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Early years

Born in 1996, Berry played basketball and football at

Lorain High School Lorain High School is part of Lorain City School District in Lorain, Ohio and was founded in 1876, beginning as a two-year high school course. In 1879, the first graduating class consisted of three members. By 1883, the high school curriculum wa ...

. A wide receiver and defensive end in high school, he went on to play as a tight end for five years at

(though for his freshmen year he was listed as a defensive end), accumulating 17 receptions for 198 yards and four touchdowns.

Professional career

New England Patriots

Berry was signed by the

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as an

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following the

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on May 5, 2020. He was waived during final roster cuts on September 5, 2020, and signed to the team's

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the next day. He was elevated to the active roster on October 17 and December 5 for the team's weeks 6 and 13 games against the

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and

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, and reverted to the practice squad after each game. He made his NFL debut in the Broncos game. He was promoted to the active roster on January 2, 2021. On August 15, 2021, Berry was waived by the Patriots.

Detroit Lions

On August 18, 2021, Berry signed with the Detroit Lions. He was waived on August 31, 2021 and re-signed to the practice squad the next day, but released the following day. He was re-signed on October 6. He was promoted to the active roster on December 4. On March 10, 2022, Berry re-signed with the Lions. He was waived on May 10.

Jacksonville Jaguars

On May 11, 2022, Berry was claimed by the

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. He was waived on August 30, 2022. He was re-signed to the practice squad on October 12.

Indianapolis Colts

On January 4, 2023, Berry was signed by the

off the Jaguars practice squad.

References

External links

New England Patriots bio
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