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2025 five-star OT Ty Haywood decommits from Alabama, schedules visit with Michigan

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January 15, 2025

Dec 31, 2024; Tampa, FL, USA; Michigan Wolverines defensive lineman Ike Iwunnah (92) celebrates a sack with Michigan Wolverines linebacker Ernest Hausmann (15) against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Michigan football started and finished the 2024 calendar year with a win over Alabama. Since the end of the 2024 season, the Wolverines have added two former Crimson Tide players in the transfer portal. Five-star 2025 OT Ty Haywood decommitted from Alabama earlier this week, and according to Mike Roach of 247Sports, he will be in Ann Arbor this weekend for an official visit.

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Five-star OT Ty Haywood set to visit Michigan

Coming out of Denton (Texas) Ryan High, Haywood had been committed to Alabama since July 14. According to Roach’s report ($), Florida State is the other team to watch, but the Wolverines are the favorite. Head coach Sherrone Moore and offensive line coach Grant Newsome are leading Haywood’s recruitment.

Haywood is ranked as a top ten player coming out of the Lone Star State and a top five offensive tackle in the country. Below is an excerpt from 247Sports’ scouting report for Haywood:

“Imposing offensive tackle with impressive length relative to height. Long-armed with a huge reach. Gradually improved quickness off the ball throughout junior year and performed well on the elite camp circuit prior to senior season to ascend a loaded 2025 OT board. Owner of an outstanding multi-sport profile that includes elite throws data in the form of double-digit 50-foot-plus shot put reps in Spring 2024, including a 58-6 personal record. Promising athletic testing ledger, particularly in lateral suddenness. Still developing consistent hand placement and technique, but if he gets his hands inside you, you are done.”

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