Michigan football highly covets UConn transfer wide receiver Skyler Bell, but as it’s still working on him, it’s broadening its base of potential wideouts who could wear the winged helmet next year.

Michigan has signed former Alabama running back Justice Haynes, the No. 1 rated tailback in the transfer portal during this winter cycle. The true sophomore and former five-star prospect is headed to Ann Arbor after two seasons in Tuscaloosa, and will have two seasons of collegiate eligibility remaining with the Maize and Blue.

Michigan football already has gotten one transfer portal defensive tackle in former Belleville (Mich.) and Alabama DT Damon Payne. The Wolverines are also targeting another Clemson player in wide receiver Tony Stellato.

After having the 131st-ranked passing offense in the country, Michigan had to re-tool its passing attack for 2025. The Wolverines presummingly accomplished that

Alabama running back Justice Haynes officially signed with the Wolverines on Friday, giving Sherrone Moore and his staff an experienced ball carrier heading into 2025. The program announced Haynes’ arrival on social media after reports surfaced weeks ago that the 5-foot-11, 200-pound back was close to signing with Michigan.

While preparing for their clash with Alabama, head coach Sherrone Moore and new offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey, have been pursuing wide receiver upgrades via the transfer portal. Michigan has already secured a commitment from 6-foot-5 former Indiana receiver Donaven McCulley,

Former 5-star recruit Justice Haynes was rated the No. 3 RB and No. 34 overall player in the nation coming out of Georgia, per 247 Sports.

Michigan football went on a five-day clock following the ReliaQuest Bowl win over Alabama in terms of roster retention. The transfer portal had closed on Dec. 28 but players have until five days after the final game for their respective teams to enter.