Dublin Jerome’s Star Cornerback: Michael-Arinze Ezirim

Michael-Arinze Ezirim is a 2024 recruit who plays Cornerback at Dublin Jerome High School. Arinze Ezirim is ranked among one of the top recruits in the class of 2024 and is ranked among one of the top Cornerbacks in the class as well. In addition, Arinze Ezirim is listed among one of the top recruits in the state of Ohio and is listed among one of the top Cornerbacks in the state of Ohio. He currently holds an offer from Toledo.

Who are some role models in your life?

Nnamdi Asomugha, he’s a tall Nigerian cornerback. I feel like I relate to him.

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?

No one in particular, I could listen to anything that is rap or rock music.

What are the strengths of your game?

I’m pretty good at pressing people off the line. I’m long and physical, and I can run with receivers very well.

What is your favorite memory of your career?

My first in-game dunk for basketball.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your career?

Some notable players I’ve matched up against are, Preston Wolfe, Gavin Grover, Jackson Wiley, Trey McNutt, Colton Powers, and Joey Zalewski.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?

Just be patient! You gotta be able to keep your head down and grind out the hard days. If you do what you’re supposed to, someone will find you. Sometimes you don’t need to move schools if you’re a D1 athlete, nobody will stop your shine. If you do what your supposed to, someone will find you. And sometimes you don’t need to move schools because if you’re a D1 athlete, nobody will stop your shine.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?

Los Angeles, I’ve never been there.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?

Maybe 10 or 11

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?

Usain Bolt or Muhammad Ali

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?

Richard Sherman on Michael Crabtree