Ronald Bellamy facts for kids

Ronald Bellamy (born December 28, 1981) is an American college football coach and a former wide receiver. He is currently the wide receivers coach for the University of Michigan. He first joined the Michigan coaching staff in 2021.

Bellamy played college football for the Michigan Wolverines from 1999 to 2002. He also played in the National Football League (NFL). He started his NFL career with the Miami Dolphins in 2003. Bellamy was also part of the Scottish Claymores, Baltimore Ravens, and Detroit Lions. Before coaching at Michigan, he was the head football coach at West Bloomfield High School from 2010 to 2021.

Early Life and High School Sports

Ronald Bellamy grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana. He went to Archbishop Shaw High School in Marrero, Louisiana. While there, he was a talented athlete. He earned special recognition in both football and track. This means he was one of the best players on his teams.

College Football Career

Bellamy attended the University of Michigan from 1999 to 2002. He played as a wide receiver for the Michigan Wolverines. During his time at Michigan, he studied sport management communications.

He had a successful college career.

• He caught 67 passes for 888 yards.
• He scored nine touchdowns.
• In his senior year, he caught 46 passes for 530 yards and five touchdowns.
• From 2000 to 2002, he started 25 out of 36 games.

Professional Football Journey

After college, Ronald Bellamy joined the National Football League (NFL). He first signed with the Miami Dolphins in 2003. He later played for other teams.

Playing for the Detroit Lions

In 2007, Bellamy joined the Detroit Lions. He was part of their practice squad. A practice squad is a group of players who train with the team. They can be called upon to play if needed. He was released by the Lions in August 2008.

Coaching Successes

Ronald Bellamy began his coaching career in 2010. He became the head football coach at West Bloomfield High School in Michigan. He led the West Bloomfield Lakers to great success.

High School Championship

On January 23, 2021, Bellamy guided his team to a big win. The West Bloomfield Lakers won the MHSAA Division 1 State Championship. They beat Davison with a score of 41-0. This was a huge achievement for the team and for Bellamy.

Coaching at Michigan

After his championship win, Bellamy decided to return to his old college. In 2021, he joined the coaching staff at the University of Michigan. He first coached safeties. Later, he became the wide receivers coach.

In 2023, Bellamy helped the Michigan team win a major title. They became the CFP national champions. This was a big moment for him as a coach.