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Zeke Berry Withdraws From Portal, Returning to Michigan for 2026

His decision stabilizes a young secondary navigating widespread offseason turnover.

Overview

  • ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported Tuesday that Berry will forgo transferring and play his final season at Michigan.
  • MLive reported a team spokesman said Berry never requested formal portal entry after his agency signaled plans to do so.
  • Berry is a two-year starter who has appeared in 37 games and earned 2025 All-Big Ten honors with 33 tackles, 10 pass breakups and one interception.
  • His experience has been a steadying force for one of the Big Ten’s youngest defensive backfields, reinforcing leadership for 2026.
  • The move comes as Michigan faces significant NFL Draft and transfer departures, with veteran decisions from Jyaire Hill and Rod Moore still pending.