Zeke Berry

Zeke Berry

Berry with the Michigan Wolverines in 2023
No. 10 – Michigan Wolverines
Position	Defensive back
Class	Senior
Personal information
Born	(2003-11-26) November 26, 2003 (age 22)
Height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight	196 lb (89 kg)
Career information
High school	De La Salle (Concord, California)
College	Michigan (2022–present)
Awards and highlights
CFP national champion (2023) Second-team All-Big Ten (2025)
Stats at ESPN

Zeke Berry (born November 26, 2003) is an American college football defensive back for the Michigan Wolverines. He has won two Big Ten Conference titles and a national championship in 2023.

Early life

Berry was born on November 26, 2003, the son of Charise Poindexter, and 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, before he 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, Berry was named the team's starting nickel cornerback in the opening game 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 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] Berry was an All-Big Ten honorable mention following the season. ^[12]

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. "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).
12. "Big Ten Announces Football All-Conference Teams and Individual Awards". Big Ten Conference.

External links

• Michigan Wolverines bio