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Michigan Lands CB Ernest Nunley for 2026 Class After Cal Release

His choice reflects Kyle Whittingham's staff rapidly rebuilding the secondary.

Overview

  • Released from his Cal agreement last week, Nunley visited Ann Arbor on Monday, announced his commitment Tuesday and signed with Michigan on Wednesday with plans to enroll immediately.
  • The Anaheim, California native is a 6-foot, 180-pound three-star who ranks No. 1,277 overall, No. 108 at cornerback and No. 101 in California in the 247Sports composite.
  • Cornerbacks coach Jernaro Gilford and safeties coach Tyler Stockton led the pursuit, with Stockton carrying over a prior recruiting relationship from his time at Boise State.
  • Nunley becomes the 22nd member of Michigan’s 2026 class, which shrank from 27 after the coaching change that preceded four-star Andre Clarke Jr. signing with Kentucky.
  • He enters a reworked defensive back room that saw multiple departures and recent pickups including Smith Snowden and Christopher Bracy through the portal, plus top-100 athlete Salesi Moa.