No. 21 – Mark Berry
THIS YEAR: An exciting newcomer, Mark Berry is a hard-hitting, quick athlete who is expected wreak havoc on opposing quarterbacks ... Has terrific speed and should apply plenty of pressure from the outside ... Noted for his hard hits and fierce style.
JUNIOR COLLEGE: Played 2 seasons for head coach Mark McElroy at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, Calif. ... As a 2008 sophomore, led the 7-4 Gauchos with 59 tackles (33 solo), which included a team-high 10 quarterback sacks in 11 games ... Recorded 10 tackles and 3 sacks in a 24-21 victory over Palomar ... Tallied 45 tackles to go along with 2 forced fumbles and 2 fumble recoveries as a 2007 freshman.
HIGH SCHOOL: Played 2 seasons of varsity football (DL, LB) for head coach Ernie Cooper at Granite Bay (Calif.) High ... Was a 2-time All-Metro League honoree ... As a 2005 senior, was voted the team's defensive player of the year after registering 76 tackles, which included 3.5 sacks... Tallied at least 8 tackles in 5 different games, including a season-high 10 vs. Vacaville High ... As a 2004 junior, finished with 45 tackles ... Played with current Cougar LB Greg Neale ... Also lettered 3 seasons in track & field (sprints) ... Recorded a best of 11.42 in the 100 meters ... Signed with the University of Nevada out of high school and redshirted the 2006 season with the Wolf Pack.
PERSONAL: Born March 20, 1988, in San Francisco, Calif. ... Mother is Sheryl Castro-Trappani (marketing director) ... Majoring in communication.
