Ernest Nunley
Ernest Nunley is a three-star recruit from Carson, CA, out of Anaheim Western (No. 1,030 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Michigan's 8 games this season.
Where Nunley comes from
- Carson, CA
- Anaheim Western
- Anaheim Western is about 1,950 miles from Michigan Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,030 in the 2026 class.
Where Nunley fits
Michigan lists 21 defensive backs this season.
Michigan defensive backs with a game this season
Michigan is 5-3. Next: vs Michigan State, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Anaheim Western
Also from Carson, CA
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Kyle Whittingham
Pass share
39.5%
192 pass / 294 run
Plays / game
60.8
8 games
Team sack rate
6.5%
217 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.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Michigan has produced 15 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 · Games –
- High school Anaheim WesternAnaheim, CA · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 1,030 in the 2026 class. Signed with Michigan.Also from Anaheim Western: Skylar Vann (UNLV) and Maxwell Young (Fresno State).
2026
- Signed with MichiganThree-star, out of Anaheim Western