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.

The Michigan Wolverines finished their 2024 campaign strong, beating the rival Ohio State Buckeyes in the final game of the regular season and the Alabama Crimson Tide in this past Tuesday's ReliaQuest Bowl.

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.

The transfer portal closed on Dec. 28, making it the last day players could submit their paperwork to enter the NCAA transfer portal. Now, with so many people entering, the portal has been slow updating,

Justice Haynes, a five-star running back from the Class of 2023 who played the past two seasons at Alabama, is officially transferring to Michigan. The Wolverines announced the signing on Friday. Haynes also visited South Carolina and Ole Miss before choosing Michigan.