Ernest Nunley

• Signed with Cal (December, 2025) and entered the transfer portal in January, 2026

Prep:

• Attended Western High School (2026); coached by Dan Davidson

• Part of a 6-5 squad that reached the CIF Division 4 playoffs

• Transferred to Western after three years at Narbonne

• Also lettered in track and field (sprints)

Key Statistics:

• Totaled 57 tackles, including 5.0 for loss, with two forced fumbles and 20 pass breakups, including five interceptions, as a senior in 2025; also scored two touchdowns on offense

• As a junior in 2024, totaled 26 tackles with 12 pass breakups, including two interceptions

• As a sophomore, made 28 tackles with one fumble recovery and three interceptions; also caught seven passes for 63 yards on offense

Honors and Rankings:

• Received a three-star ranking from 247Sports Composite; the No. 1,277 player nationally, the No. 108 cornerback and the No. 101 player in California

• Ranked by 247Sports as a three-star prospect; the No. 72 cornerback and the No. 68 player in the state of California

• Named a three-star prospect by Rivals Industry Rank; the No. 1,259 player nationally, the No. 121 safety and the No. 99 player in California

• Considered a three-star prospect by Rivals; the No. 133 safety and No. 120 player in California

• Ranked a three-star prospect by ESPN; the No. 127 safety and No. 111 player in California

• 2025 Division 4 All-CIF honoree

• 2025 Lockdown Player of the Year at Western