Antonio Cherry

Position:
Linebacker
Height:
6-1
Weight:
230
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Hopewell, Va.
High School:
Hopewell H.S.
Previous School:
Fresno City J.C.
Twitter:
@AntonioCherry30
Instagram:
@2_ton10

Transfers to Central Michigan from Fresno City Junior College in Fresno, Calif.

2025 AT FRESNO CITY JUNIOR COLLEGE

As a true freshman linebacker, saw action in 12 games … Finished the year with 69 total tackles (39 solo), 0.5 tackles for loss, one fumble recovery, and four pass breakups … Led the Rams to a 7-5 overall record, 4-1 conference record, and Northern California Regional Playoff appearance … Totaled nine tackles (six solo and a pass breakup at Monterey Peninsula (10/25) … Finished with seven tackles at Modesto J.C. (10/11) … Made 10 tackles (two solo) at San Francisco (9/20) … Finished with seven tackles (five solo) at Sierra J.C. (9/6) … Rated a three-star recruit by ESPN.com,

HIGH SCHOOL

A June 2024 graduate of Hopewell High School in Hopewell, Va., where he played three years of varsity football for head coach Ricky Irby … Played middle linebacker and tight end for the Blue Devils a saw action in 22 career games … Caught 14 passes for 182 yards (13.0 average), and three touchdowns on offense and made 76 tackles (63 solo), 10.0 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks, three quarterback hurries, four pass breakups and a forced fumble … Led the Blue Devils to an 8-4 overall record, 4-3 region record, and state playoff appearance as a senior … Made 16 tackles (15 solo), 3.0 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks, two pass breakups, two fumble recoveries and a forced fumble as a junior … Led Hopewell to a 6-5 overall record, 5-2 region record as a junior … Also competed in track and field … Currently ranks No. 8 on the all-time best discus list with a 114-2 throw.

PERSONAL

Born Antonio Cherry on January 24, 2006 … Son of Jessica Loving … Nickname is Tonio … Lists his mother as his mentor … Hobbies and interests include church, studying the Bible, and playing video games … Chose Central Michigan because from the moment he stepped on campus he felt at home in a genuine, family atmosphere … Committed to Central Michigan on November 28, 2025 … Intends to major in Business.