Issues are beginning to warmth up for Michigan within the switch portal. Not solely are the Wolverines a high contender for the top-ranked tight end and the top-ranked running back, however Michigan simply landed one of many high defensive tackles within the portal. Moments in the past, On3 reported that Michigan was set to signal former Alabama lineman Damon Payne.
BREAKING: Alabama DL Damon Payne has signed with Michigan, @PeteNakos_ experiences〽️
Payne was a Prime 50 recruit within the 2021 class. https://t.co/zbNnUmDEOH pic.twitter.com/aHiOSZGXPH
— On3 (@On3sports) December 18, 2024
Payned signed with Alabama within the 2021 class and was a five-star recruit. He was the Twenty fourth-ranked prospect on the time and hailed from Belleville (MI) — the identical college Bryce Underwood is from. Payne is presently the 146th-ranked recruit within the switch portal, per On3.
Throughout his Alabama profession, the 313-pound lineman has recorded 30 tackles and 0.5 sacks. With Michigan shedding Mason Graham and probably Kenneth Grant, Payne might play a significant component for Michigan in 2025.
Payne is anticipated to have one 12 months of eligibility remaining with Michigan.
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