Football teams often have to deal with sudden changes, but going from Hassan Haskins and Blake Corum to Blake Corum and Donovan Edwards to Kalel Mullings and Donovan Edwards (question mark) means there’s little known production at running back position for Michigan football. 2025.
Although Ben Hall and Jordan Marshall are expected to be among those carrying the rock this upcoming season, the Wolverines have asked for outside help. And they got it — ironically on the part of the team that plays next — Alabama.
On Friday, December 13, Alabama running back Justice Haynes, coming off his sophomore season, entered the transfer portal, much to the horror of Tuscaloosa fans. However Georgia And Ohio State considered involved, Michigan ended up struggling against South Carolina, ultimately it was Haynes’ relationship with running backs coach Tony Alford that played a role, as he came close to commit to the Wolverines instead, according to Matt Zenitz of 247Sports.
Here’s how Haynes ranked among recruits coming out of Buford (Georgia) in 2023:
|
* |
Ovr |
Pos |
st |
|
|
247Sports Composites |
5 |
24 |
2 |
2 |
|
On3 Industry Rankings |
4 |
33 |
2 |
2 |
|
247Sports |
4 |
34 |
3 |
3 |
|
Le3 |
4 |
39 |
3 |
2 |
|
ESPN |
4 |
24 |
2 |
2 |
|
Rivals |
4 |
33 |
1 |
2 |
In 2024, Haynes has 79 carries for 449 yards and seven touchdowns while adding 17 receptions for 99 yards. He didn’t see much time in 2023, but had four carries for 31 yards against Michigan in the Rose Bowl.
This article was originally published on Wolverines Wire: Michigan football set to secure commitment from high-upside running back from Alabama
