Joe Berger

Joe Berger

Berger with the Vikings in 2015
No. 61 Minnesota Vikings
Position:	Center
Personal information
Date of birth:	(1982-05-25) May 25, 1982 (age 34)
Place of birth:	Fremont, Michigan
Height:	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:	305 lb (138 kg)
Career information
High school:	Newaygo (MI)
College:	Michigan Tech
NFL Draft:	2005 / Round: 6 / Pick: 207
Career history
Carolina Panthers (2005)* Miami Dolphins (2005–2006) Dallas Cowboys (2006–2008) Miami Dolphins (2009–2010) Minnesota Vikings (2011–present)
Roster status:	Active
Career highlights and awards
Pro Football Focus All-Pro (2015) 2× First-team All-GLIAC (2003, 2004)
Career NFL statistics as of Week 14, 2016
Games played: 129 Games started: 68 Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

Joseph David Berger (/ˈbɜːrdʒər/ BUR-jər; born May 25, 1982) is an American football center for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Michigan Tech. He was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the sixth round, 207th overall of the 2005 NFL Draft.

Berger has also played for the Miami Dolphins and Dallas Cowboys.

Berger attended Newaygo High School in Newaygo, Michigan. As a senior, he was the team captain of his team, an All-Western Waterways Activities Conference selection, and an Academic All-State honorable mention. During his two-year varsity football career, he played offensive lineman, and as a defensive linebacker, he posted 238 tackles and one interception.

Berger was a walk-on college football player at Michigan Tech, where he started 28 games at right tackle. He was a four-time Academic All-GLIAC selection, a two-time CoSIDA Academic All-District pick, and a two-time All-American pick as a right tackle. He also played in the Cactus Bowl and the NCAA Division II All-Star game.