It's been a long time coming that Michigan football had been hoping to get one of, if not its top targets in the fold via the transfer portal. And after weeks of waiting, the Wolverines officially got their guy.

Michigan has signed former Alabama running back Justice Haynes, the No. 1 rated tailback in the transfer portal during this winter cycle. The true sophomore and former five-star prospect is headed to Ann Arbor after two seasons in Tuscaloosa, and will have two seasons of collegiate eligibility remaining with the Maize and Blue.

Michigan football had one obvious top target in the transfer portal this cycle in running back Justice Haynes, who is coming off of a two-year career at Alabama. 247Sports’ Matt Zenitz reported weeks ago that Haynes was ‘expected’ to commit to the Wolverines,

Former Alabama RB Justice Haynes has reportedly committed to Michigan to continue his college football career.

Alabama transfer running back Justice Haynes, the top ranked back in the transfer portal, is expected to transfer to Michigan.

Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer spoke with the media again on Monday morning. He spoke about two of Alabama’s transfers — Justice Haynes and Damon Payne.