National Football Foundation

A dominant offensive lineman, Jeffrey Berk of West Virginia University has proven himself as a positive force on the field, in the classroom and in the community. Berk has led by example his entire collegiate career earning respect from his peers, coaches and teammates.

A member of the National Student Honor Society, Berk graduated in December of 2003 with a Bachelor's in Athletic Coaching Education and is currently working towards his Master's Degree in Special Education. An Athletics Director's Academic Honor Roll member, he was honored by the National Student Consortium. 

Berk is the leader of an offensive line that has blocked for a Top 20 ranking rushing attack each of the last three years. A Second Team All-Conference pick in 2003, he is the only WVU lineman to start every game the last two seasons. 

Always active in the community, Berk speaks and mentors special education students and is a "Buddy Leader" in the West Virginia State Special Olympics. A vacation bible school group leader, he makes numerous WVU Children's Hospital visits and volunteers for benefits helping those afflicted with Alzheimer's Disease. A tutor for grade school Math and Reading, Berk also coaches Pee-Wee football.

Berk earned his master's in teaching from WVU and is currently the principal at Wayne High School in Dayton, Ohio.