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Michigan RB Justice Haynes Enters NCAA Transfer Portal

1/11/2026

Summary

Story summary

Justice Haynes entered the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) transfer portal after one season with the Michigan Wolverines.
In 2025, he rushed for 857 yards and 10 touchdowns in seven games, averaging 7.1 yards per carry.
He transferred from Alabama and suffered a season-ending foot injury in October 2025.
Michigan's running back room remains strong with returning players and new recruits.

History

Historical Context

The NCAA introduced the transfer portal on October 15, 2018, allowing athletes to transfer between programs more freely. By 2025, Justice Haynes exemplified this trend, rushing for 857 yards with the Michigan Wolverines after transferring from Alabama. This shift emphasizes player mobility, significantly altering recruitment strategies and roster management in college athletics, as programs increasingly rely on transfers to build competitive teams.

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Story summary

Justice Haynes entered the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) transfer portal after one season with the Michigan Wolverines.
In 2025, he rushed for 857 yards and 10 touchdowns in seven games, averaging 7.1 yards per carry.
He transferred from Alabama and suffered a season-ending foot injury in October 2025.
Michigan's running back room remains strong with returning players and new recruits.

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