A fourth-year player who has been on both sides of the ball during his career ... moved to running back from linebacker at the end of 2009 spring practice ... serves as a reserve fullback.
As a Sophomore (2009): Did not see game action as a reserve fullback ... suffered a left knee injury at end of preseason camp and was out of action the first five games of the season.
As a Redshirt Freshman (2008): Did not see game action ... named the defensive scout team player of the week leading up to the California game (9/13) ... injured his back and did not practice the final two months of the season.
As a Freshman (2007): Served a redshirt season ... a valuable reserve linebacker ... named scout team defensive player of the year.
At Mountain View High School: A strong two-way player who saw action at linebacker and fullback ... played his first three seasons at the Tucson, Ariz., school ... an All-5A South honorable mention honoree in 2005 ... also participated in competitive cheerleading, finishing fourth in the nation in partner stunt in 2006 ... tallied 121 tackles, the most in Anne Arundel County, as a senior at Arundel High School in 2006 ... also recorded 2.5 sacks, intercepted a pass and caught a pair of touchdown receptions during his final prep season... garnered first team all-county honors as a senior after helping the Wildcats to a 9-2 record and a county championship ... coached by Chuck Markiewicz (Arundel) and Wayne Jones (Mountain View).
Personal: Born in Johnson City, Tenn. ... hails from Tucson, Ariz., but moved to Maryland before his senior year of high school ... parents are Joe Berman and Liz Iverson ... has a younger sister, Shaina (18) ... father was an All-American in handball at the University of Arizona ... a member of the honor roll during high school ... majoring in American studies.
