Ernest Nunley
6′1″ · 186 lb · Carson, CA · Anaheim Western
On the Michigan roster; he has not appeared in a game on our list yet.
Where he comes from
- Carson, CA
- Anaheim Western
- About 1,950 miles from Michigan Stadium
- Three-star recruit, No. 1030 nationally in the 2026 class, rating 0.8722.
Where he fits
Michigan lists 21 defensive backs this season.
Michigan defensive backs with a game this season
Michigan’s week
- RecordMichigan is 4-2.
- Next gameat Rutgers · Sat Oct 31
Players like him
Same class and position
Also from Carson, CA
News and fans
No outlet on our list has written about him by name this season.
Michigan in the news
Where to follow him
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Kyle Whittingham
Pass share
38.9%
133 pass / 209 run
Plays / game
57.0
6 games
Team sack rate
6.0%
149 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-heavy, slow tempo.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for Michigan -- now graded to hold down a real role in the defensive backfield.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Michigan has produced 8 All-Conference defensive backs and 2 All-Americans. 11 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2017. Will Johnson was one of them, an All-American.
Joined Michigan in 2026
- 2026 Michigan WhittinghamYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line
- Before collegeSigned with Michigan in 2026 as a 3-star recruit, No. 1,030 in the country.
His moves
- Signed with Michigan in the 2026 class, a 3-star recruit.
His career
2026
- Signed with Michigan3-star out of Anaheim Western