Football teams often have to deal with sudden change, but going from Hassan Haskins and Blake Corum to Blake Corum and Donovan Edwards to Kalel Mullings and Donovan Edwards to (question mark) means that there’s little known production at the running back position for Michigan football entering 2025.
Though Ben Hall and Jordan Marshall are anticipated to be among those who tote the rock this upcoming season, the Wolverines are seeking some outside help.
On Friday, Dec. 13, Alabama running back Justice Haynes, coming out of his second season, entered the transfer portal, to the horror of fans in Tuscaloosa. And, according to On3’s Pete Nakos, Michigan football and Ohio State are the two schools competing for his services.
Michigan and Ohio State are two early schools to watch for Alabama transfer RB Justice Haynes, per @PeteNakos_đź‘€
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— On3 (@On3sports) December 14, 2024
Here is how Haynes ranked as a recruit coming out of Buford (Ga.) in 2023:
| * | Ovr | Pos | St | |
| 247Sports Composite | 5 | 24 | 2 | 2 |
| On3 Industry Ranking | 4 | 33 | 2 | 2 |
| 247Sports | 4 | 34 | 3 | 3 |
| On3 | 4 | 39 | 3 | 2 |
| ESPN | 4 | 24 | 2 | 2 |
| Rivals | 4 | 33 | 1 | 2 |
And how he ranks in the transfer portal:
| * | Ovr | Pos | |
| 247Sports | 4 | 19 | 1 |
| On3 | 4 | 14 | 2 |
In 2024, Haynes had 79 carries for 449 yards and seven touchdowns while also adding 17 receptions for 99 yards. He didn’t see much time in 2023, but did get four carries for 31 yards against Michigan in the Rose Bowl.