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Michigan Lands All-American Edge John Henry Daley as Whittingham’s Roster Overhaul Accelerates

A compressed January transfer window and a new staff are driving concurrent high-profile additions and departures for the Wolverines.

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Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian is crowned by Prince Chedward as the Longhorns celebrate after winning the Citrus Bowl 41-27 against the Michigan Wolverines at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida, Dec. 31, 2025.
Oct 25, 2025; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines running back Justice Haynes (22) carries the ball for a touchdown against the Michigan State Spartans during the second half at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Mullin-Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • Utah star John Henry Daley committed to Michigan, reuniting with head coach Kyle Whittingham and position coach Lewis Powell after a breakout 2025 with 17.5 TFLs and 11.5 sacks; he is recovering from a late-season lower‑leg injury and has two years of eligibility.
  • All-Big Ten running back Justice Haynes announced he will enter the transfer portal after rushing for 857 yards and 10 touchdowns in seven games, saying he is closing his chapter at Michigan.
  • Michigan confirmed that defensive backs TJ Metcalf and Jayden Sanders have entered the portal, and multiple outlets report safety Brandyn Hillman intends to do the same though his paperwork was not yet filed as of Friday morning.
  • The Wolverines added Utah defensive tackle Jonah Lea’ea on Friday and earlier brought in RB Taylor Tatum plus specialists Cam Brown (punter), Trey Butkowski (kicker) and Nico Crawford (long snapper).
  • Freshman OL Ty Haywood entered the portal as the line sees churn, but starters Jake Guarnera and Andrew Sprague withdrew from the portal, and the staff continues to recruit with the NCAA window open through Jan. 16.