Michigan went out and landed the top-ranked running back in the portal. Haynes played two seasons at Alabama and was a co-starter last year. During his time with the Crimson Tide,

This season, Haynes carried the ball 79 times for 448 yards and seven touchdowns. He averaged 5.7 yards per carry this year. There is a reason why he was the top RB in the transfer portal. Haynes can play.

When it came to the 2021 class, the headline grabber in terms of skill position players was running back Donovan Edwards — a five-star according to 247Sports who decided in early signing day. But the Wolverines had another running back pledge in the fold,