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What started as a dalliance eventually became a full-fledged flirtation — and that was bad news for Michigan.
The Wolverines have several prized commits in the 2021 class — five-star QB J.J. McCarthy, OT Giovanni El-Hadi and WR Xavier Worthy. But when the latter, Worthy, took a visit to Tuscaloosa for the Alabama – Auburn game last month, though it appeared just to be covering some bases and getting to see a top-flight contest, it turned out to be something more. He insisted that his interest in the Crimson Tide was legitimate and that he would decide between the school he’s been committed to since July — never a good sign for the original school. Ever since, Michigan football fans have been holding on, hoping that the speedy Worthy would remain in the fold.
The good news came on early signing day when Worthy announced that he would be standing firm in his original pledge and that he would sign with the maize and blue after all.
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According to Rivals.com, Worthy is rated as the No. 62 player in the country, regardless of position, and the No. 11 wide receiver in the 2021 class.
Michigan has three receivers pledged in 2021 in Worthy, fellow California speedster Cristian Dixon and in-state three-star Andrel Anthony, who chose the Wolverines over rival Michigan State.
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