A 2025 four-star cornerback, Hollywood (FL) Madonna Chaminade Chris Ewald Jr. announced on social media that he had decommitted from Michigan on Sunday night. In December of 2023, Ewald made his initial commitment to Michigan after weighing his options with several other schools.
Notwithstanding the pledge and Michigan’s victory in the National Championship, Ewald Jr. said to 247Sports last week that he was in the process of scheduling three visits with other programs.
Ewald claimed, “Michigan was all in on me early.” “I respect them for allowing me to be the class face last year by accepting my commitment.”
Long before this decommitment, Ewald was thinking about three programs: Miami (FL), Florida State, and Georgia. In the 2025 cycle, tight end Eli Owens, defensive lineman Bobby Kanka, and quarterback Carter Smith have all verbally committed to Michigan.
Ewald’s 247Sports Scouting Report:An aggressive, outside cornerback prospect that has squared off with a good chunk of the wide receiver talent that South Florida always offers. has taken multiple 5-foot-11.5 measurements, but in-person measurements seem to indicate that he may be slightly taller.
Nevertheless, possesses some extra length in his arms and a wingspan of almost six feet three inches. Technically speaking, he is fairly proficient in terms of his footwork and body positioning. knowledgeable about both off-man and press coverage.
Has seen a high volume of targets come his way over the years and while it can be a bit of an adventure once the ball is in the air, he’s usually where he needs to be. Quite the spirited run supporter for someone who is smaller in stature, and he has demonstrated his ability to bring bigger ball carriers to the ground.
Picked off four passes and broke up 12 more as a sophomore for Florida’s 1M champs. Considered a perimeter defender who is capable of taking on bigger wide receivers. Most likely to succeed in a bump-and-run plan with assistance from above. Potential for a multi-year career as a Power Five starter based on everything he has recorded thus far.
