Being a versatile player, Zeke Berry is good at tracking the ball in the air and delivering a blow when he arrives at the intended receiver. The journey of the Michigan defensive back was not smooth like other athletes who come from sports backgrounds. That is why Berry put his heart and soul into his current position. However, no information is publicly available regarding his family background. 

Once Berry said, “I want to be a leader, just like how he was, but make it in my style.” It seems like he wants to be like Mike Sainristil, as he idolizes him most. Presently, Mike is a cornerback for the Washington Commanders but he has a huge impressive track record with Michigan as a leader as he helped Michigan to win a National Championship game with 82 Yards. Now, who is behind all that success? Who has supported Berry through it all? 

Zeke Berry’s support system

Born on November 26, 2003, in Concord, CA, Zeke Berry attended De La Salle High School, where his football journey started. However, no information regarding Berry’s family and parents is publicly available. But Charise Poindexter, one of his family members, treated him like her son and his cousin Dante Owens treated him like a brother. Their support inspires Zeke to give his best and move forward in the competitive world of sports.

Starting in 2019, Berry played for the CIF State NorCal D-1 state title, coached by Justin Alumbaugh. Praising Berry’s performance in school once Justin said, “He’s been a joy to coach and a joy to watch,“. It seems like from school time Berry was a top-ranked player and by 247Sports, Zeke is ranked the 11th-best player as well as the 20th-best cornerback overall in California. Let’s have a look at Berry’s present performance for Michigan Wolverines.  

Berry’s future with Michigan Wolverines as a DB

On December 3, 2021, Berry committed to Michigan Wolverines, and on July 1, 2022, enrolled his name as a defensive back. Currently, Zeke is playing for both nickel and safety at Michigan. He considers this an enormous opportunity for him as he will get a chance to learn a lot. Additionally, the DB also said, “I feel like I’m getting a lot better at it now, just seeing the whole big picture of the formations,“. 

Before 2021 Berry contributed on special teams at Michigan State as a safety and delivered three tackles. After that, in 2022 he appeared in two games and in 2023, 11 games as a defensive back for Michigan. Presently, Berry is preparing himself for a larger picture so that he can bring more success to the Wolverines in the 2024 season.