Michigan gets Michigan State commit to flip on signing day

After the Spartans managed to beat out Michigan football on the field and in Benny’s recruitment in the fall, Benny thought better of it.

[jwplayer eNCqo5PI-XNcErKyb]

What seemed to be a huge loss back during the season ended up being extra sweet come national signing day.

Michigan football had insult added to injury during the 2020 season when, after a shocking upset loss to rival Michigan State on Halloween, a 2021 in-state blue chip defensive tackle who seemed to be a lock to become a Wolverine ultimately chose to become a Spartan in the aftermath of that game. It was double the wins for new MSU head coach Mel Tucker and double the losses for Jim Harbaugh.

However, the Wolverines never stopped pursuing 2021 Oak Park (MI) four-star defensive tackle Rayshaun Benny and it ultimately paid off. Benny could have signed with Michigan State back on early signing day, but ultimately chose to wait. The maize and blue, with a new-look coaching staff, remained vigilant, and ultimately Benny chose to flip to Michigan football after all.

Considering that MSU tried, ruthlessly, to secure the rights to East Lansing (MI) wideout Andrel Anthony — who’s now enrolled at Michigan — it’s the second win on the recruiting trail for Jim Harbaugh over Mel Tucker.

Benny is a 6-foot-5, 275-pound defensive tackle and is rated a four-star at No. 195 overall according to the 247Sports Composite.

[listicle id=32743]