It's been a long time coming that Michigan football had been hoping to get one of, if not its top targets in the fold via the transfer portal. And after weeks of waiting, the Wolverines officially got their guy.

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.

Michigan football had one obvious top target in the transfer portal this cycle in running back Justice Haynes, who is coming off of a two-year career at Alabama. 247Sports’ Matt Zenitz reported weeks ago that Haynes was ‘expected’ to commit to the Wolverines,

Michigan has received commitments -- and signatures -- from seven players in the transfer portal. The latest being former Fresno State quarterback Mikey Keene w

Former Alabama RB Justice Haynes has reportedly committed to Michigan to continue his college football career.

Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer spoke with the media again on Monday morning. He spoke about two of Alabama’s transfers — Justice Haynes and Damon Payne.