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Zeke Berry

Zeke Berry
Berry with the Michigan Wolverines in 2023
Michigan Wolverines – No. 10
PositionDefensive back
ClassSenior
Personal information
Born: (2003-11-26) November 26, 2003 (age 21)
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight196 lb (89 kg)
Career history
College
Bowl games
High schoolDe La Salle (Concord, California)
Career highlights and awards

Zeke Berry (born November 26, 2003) is an American football defensive back for the Michigan Wolverines. He was a member of Michigan’s national championship team in 2023.

Early life

Berry attended De La Salle High School in Concord, California. He was rated as a four-star recruit and initially committed to play college football for the Arizona Wildcats over Michigan, Oregon and UCLA, but flipped his commitment to play for the Michigan Wolverines.[1][2]

College career

In 2022, Berry enrolled at the University of Michigan and played in two games for the Wolverines, registering one tackle for a loss.[3][4] In the 2023 season, Berry played in eleven games during Michigan’s national championship season and made three tackles.[4][5]

In the 2024 season opener, Berry was named the team's starting nickel cornerback against Fresno State.[6][7] He recorded two tackles and earned his first collegiate interception.[8] In week 5 against Minnesota, Berry had four tackles and stripped a Minnesota ball carrier for a fumble recovery.[9] In week 11 against Indiana, Berry recorded his second interception of the season and his career.[10] In 2024, Berry played in all 13 games, starting 12 times (eight as the nickel and four as the outside cornerback). He finished the season with 37 tackles, three tackles for a loss, one sack, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, two interceptions and led the team with nine passes defended.[11]

References

  1. ^ "Four-star California safety Zeke Berry commits to Michigan". The Detroit News. December 3, 2021. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  2. ^ Zuke, Ryan. "Michigan football picks up commitment from 2022 four-star safety Zeke Berry". MLive.com. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  3. ^ "Michigan Wolverines' Zeke Berry ready to step in for Mike Sainristil". The Detroit News. April 11, 2024. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  4. ^ a b "Zeke Berry College Stats". Sports Reference. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  5. ^ Zuke, Ryan. "Zeke Berry seizing his opportunity in Michigan secondary". MLive.com. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  6. ^ Zuke, Ryan. "Michigan defensive back earns starting role with regained confidence". MLive.com. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  7. ^ Lounsberry, Matt. "Michigan football's Zeke Berry takes lessons from Mike Sainristil into 2024". Michigan Wolverines on SI. SI.com. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  8. ^ "Michigan v. Fresno State (2024)". ESPN.
  9. ^ "Michigan v. Minnesota (2024)". ESPN.
  10. ^ "Michigan v. Indiana (2024)". ESPN.
  11. ^ "2024 Michigan Wolverines Stats". Sports Reference (College Football).
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