Michigan RB Justice Haynes announces transfer portal entry

Michigan running back Justice Haynes announced he will enter the transfer portal after one season with the Wolverines; he rushed for 857 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2025 and missed games due to a season-ending foot injury.

Justice Haynes announced he will enter the transfer portal after one season at Michigan. He arrived in Ann Arbor after two years at Alabama. Haynes rushed for 857 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2025 and averaged 7.1 yards per carry. He was limited to seven games after suffering a season-ending foot injury against Michigan State in October. The Wolverines finished 9-4 and lost to Texas in the Citrus Bowl. Key details: - Justice Haynes announced plans to enter the transfer portal. - He is 21 years old and spent two years at Alabama before joining Michigan. - In 2025 he rushed for 857 yards, scored 10 touchdowns and averaged 7.1 yards per carry. - He played seven games in 2025 before a season-ending foot injury against Michigan State in October. - Michigan finished 9-4 and lost to Texas in the Citrus Bowl. - As Haynes departs, Oklahoma back Taylor Tatum will enter the running back room for new Wolverines coach Kyle Whittingham. Summary: Haynes's departure represents a change to Michigan's running back depth and coincides with the reported arrival of Taylor Tatum to the program. Undetermined at this time.