There are also NFL requirements for football that Berry probably won't meet.
THREE of the following...
- Inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame (will probably happen for EB)
- SEC Player of the Year (done, SEC Def. POY)
- First Team All-American (done, twice unanimous)
- Heisman Trophy winner
- Winner of either the Sullivan Award, Draddy Award, or SEC Athlete of the Year
So he's got the college football part down. He's got that box checked. But he also needs THREE of the following:
- Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame (very well could happen)
- NFL Offensive or Defensive MVP
- FIVE Pro Bowl selections (done, he's got exactly 5)
- Own a major single season or career statistical record
So Berry would have to do just *one* more of those on the NFL side of things to join Peyton, Reggie White, and Doug Atkins.
As for basketball, the player must meet TWO criteria for jersey retirement are as follows:
- First Team All-American
- SEC Player of the Year
- Played on an Olympic Basketball Team
- NBA All-Star
Grant needs an All-America nod, and he's got his number in the rafters. Admiral probably won't get it. Ron Slay and Chris Lofton both got SEC POY, and nothing else. It's a tall order for both sports, and quite honestly, a little too strict.