| Jaamal
Berry
Scout.com Headlines: |
OSU Backs Questionable, Line Improving
Jim Tressel may need to rely on freshman running backs this week, but line is on mend
-by BuckeyeSports.com
Oct 27, 2009 |
Talkin' Tressel: Minnesota Edition 
Ohio State head coach Jim Tressel gave the last update on his team before the Minnesota game.
-by BuckeyeSports.com
Oct 22, 2009 |
Herron's Injury Moves Saine To Starting Role
Brandon Saine will earn the start this weekend against Indiana.
-by BuckeyeSports.com
Oct 1, 2009 |
Buckeyes Healthy Heading Into Big Ten
Jim Tressel reflected on team awards from last week and gave other updates Tuesday
-by BuckeyeSports.com
Sep 22, 2009 |
Bank Talks With Bucks: Jaamal Berry
The freshman running back is ready to get the season started.
-by BuckeyeSports.com
Sep 4, 2009 |
Berry Ready To Move On
The Ohio State running back is hoping to put his summer mistakes behind him.
-by BuckeyeSports.com
Aug 6, 2009 |
Busy Tressel Gives Updates On Berry, Summer
The latest turn in Jim Tressel’s busy summer came brought him to the OSU golf course via IndyCar
-by BuckeyeSports.com
Jun 15, 2009 |
Jaamal Berry Speaks With BSB Subscribers
The OSU running back answered questions from our premium subscribers.
-by BuckeyeSports.com
Feb 14, 2009 |
New Running Backs Bolster Depth
With just two players returning at tailback, the new signees should have a chance to shine early.
-by BuckeyeSports.com
Feb 6, 2009 |
Berry's Mother Talks With BSB Subscribers
Jaamal Berry's mother talked with BuckeyeSports.com premium subscribers.
-by BuckeyeSports.com
Jan 3, 2009 |
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Ht: 5-11
Wt: 193
40: 4.31
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| 2009 Scout.com HS Football Rankings (full list): |
| Pos: RB |
Pos Rank: #8 |
Pos Rating:
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| Scout.com Player Evaluation: |
| STRENGTHS |
 Power |
| Toughness |
| Vision |
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| AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT |
 Breakaway Speed |
| Elusiveness |
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| One of the top rushers in the state this year, Berry is a tough, downhill runner. A bit of a short-strider, he doesn't really run away from people, but he has enough game speed to eat up 20-30 yards in a hurry, Very strong upper body allows him to thwart would-be tacklers and gain yards after contact. Is a bit of a slasher and rarely runs around people. Very physical player who has exceptionally soft hands--Burke Hayes |
| Biography: |
| Explosive ballcarrier with great acceleration and speed … team MVP for Coach Larry Coffey … led the Panthers to the second round of the playoffs for the first time in 50 years … three times all-Dade County … Under Armour All-America game … Dade-Broward all-star game … Rivals 100 #56 … Super Prep Florida Top 25 … son of Eartha and Howard Berry
Berry was injured during the senior season and required surgery on a wrist and caused him to miss several games. He was named to the Press Register's Super Southeast 120 (#17).
One of the nation's top running back prospects, Jaamal Berry rushed 140 times for 1,033 yards and 14 touchdowns as a junior in 2007. He also had five receptions for 30 yards. Berry says he can bench 340-pounds, squat 430 and has a 38-inch vertical jump.
Berry reports a 2.5 core GPA and is untested into August.
Berry: "I'm a total package. I can run in between the tackles or run outside. I keep the defenders on their toes because they never know what I'm going to do.
"I'd like to make my whole game even better, but I'm really working on my reads and hitting the holes better and running with more power."
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| Scout.com Combine Results (full list): |
| Location: | Miami |
| Year: | 2008 |
| Height: | 5-10.5 |
| Weight: | 184 |
| 40-Yard Dash: | 4.31 |
| Short Shuttle: | 4.44 |
| Vertical Jump: | 38.5" |
| 3-Cone: | 7.44 |
| Broad Jump: | 9-10 |
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