Zeke Berry Explained

Zeke Berry
School:Michigan Wolverines
Currentnumber:10
Currentposition:Defensive back
Class:Junior
Birth Date:26 November 2003
Birth Place:Pittsburgh, California, U.S.
Heightft:5
Heightin:11
Weight Lb:196
Highlights:
Highschool:De La Salle (Concord, California)
Pastschools:
Espn:4794102

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 located in Concord, California. In high school, Berry was rated as a four-star recruit and the 64th overall player in the class of 2022. He initially committed to play college football for the Arizona Wildcats over Michigan, Oregon and UCLA,[1] [2] but flipped his commitment to play for the Michigan Wolverines.[3] [4]

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.[5] [6] In the 2023 season, Berry played in eleven games during Michigan’s national championship season and made three tackles.[7] [8] In the 2024 season opener, Berry was named the team's starting slot cornerback for their week one matchup versus Fresno State.[9] [10] He recorded two tackles and earned his first collegiate interception.[11] In week five against Minnesota, Berry had four tackles and stripped a Minnesota ball carrier for a fumble recovery.[12] In week eleven against Indiana, Berry recorded his second interception of the season and his career.[13]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Four-star California safety Zeke Berry commits to Michigan . The Detroit News . 3 December 2021 . 31 August 2024.
  2. Web site: Zuke . Ryan . Michigan football picks up commitment from 2022 four-star safety Zeke Berry . MLive.com . 31 August 2024.
  3. Web site: Meek . Austin . Michigan gets commitment from 4-star safety Zeke Berry for 2022 class . The Athletic . 3 December 2021 . 31 August 2024.
  4. Web site: Brown . Brandon . Michigan Football Lands Big Time Prospect In Zeke Berry . Sports Illustrated . 31 August 2024.
  5. Web site: Michigan Wolverines' Zeke Berry ready to step in for Mike Sainristil . The Detroit News . 11 April 2024 . 31 August 2024.
  6. Web site: Zeke Berry 2022 Game Logs . Sports Reference . 31 August 2024.
  7. Web site: Zuke . Ryan . Zeke Berry seizing his opportunity in Michigan secondary . MLive.com . 31 August 2024.
  8. Web site: Zeke Berry 2023 Game Logs . Sports Reference . 31 August 2024.
  9. Web site: Zuke . Ryan . Michigan defensive back earns starting role with regained confidence . MLive.com . 31 August 2024.
  10. Web site: Lounsberry . Matt . Michigan football's Zeke Berry takes lessons from Mike Sainristil into 2024 . Sports Illustrated . 31 August 2024.
  11. Web site: Michigan v. Fresno State (2024). ESPN.
  12. Web site: Michigan v. Minnesota (2024). ESPN.
  13. Web site: Michigan v. Indiana (2024). ESPN.