FOOTBALL

Michigan Football Transfer Portal Tracker: Who Is Leaving?

Here is a list of the Michigan football players that will be leaving after the 2023-24 season via the transfer portal.

Published

11 months ago

January 12, 2024

Michigan football transfer, transfer portal, jake thaw

Now that the Wolverines’ 2023-24 National Championship run is over, eyes are shifting toward the future of the Michigan football program. Here is a list of who is leaving the program via the transfer portal heading into the 2024 season.

*Note: we will continue to update this page as more players enter the portal.

Michigan football transfer portal tracker: Here is who the Wolverines are losing heading into 2024 season

There are a number of Michigan football players in the transfer portal right now — six, to be exact. Here are those that have made their intent to transfer public so far.

CJ Stokes, running back

Michigan football, CJ Stokes, transfer portal, CFP

Sep 17, 2022; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines running back C.J. Stokes (23) rushes in the second half against the Connecticut Huskies at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Leon Franklin, running back

Michigan football, transfer portal, Leon Franklin, CJ Stokes, college football playoff

Dec 31, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Michigan Wolverines running back Leon Franklin (34) warms up before their game against the TCU Horned Frogs in the 2022 Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Amorion Walker, cornerback/wide receiver

Michigan football,, Amorion Walker, Steve Clinksdale, injury

Michigan Wolverines defensive back Amorion Walker (1) on the field during the Michigan scrimmage on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor.
Umspring 040123 Kd3419

Jake Thaw, punt/kick returner

Michigan football spring game, Michigan's breakout wide receiver

Apr 1, 2023; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines wide receiver Jake Thaw (26) and quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) celebrate a touchdown during the Spring Game at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Joey Velazquez, linebacker

Michigan football, Nebraska, Jacob Smith

Dec 31, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Joey Velazquez (29) against the TCU Horned Frogs during the 2022 Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Cameron Calhoun, defensive back

Cameron Calhoun, Michigan football, transfer portal, Rose Bowl

Sep 9, 2023; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines defensive back Cameron Calhoun (22) one hand catches the ball in warm ups before the game against the UNLV Rebels at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports

Matthew Hibner, tight end

The Michigan Wolverines offensive line, including Zak Zinter (65), Olusegun Oluwatimi (55), Giovanni El-Hadi (58) and Ryan Hayes (76), and tight ends Matthew Hibner (88) and Joel Honigford, get set against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Michigan Stadium on Nov. 19, 2022.
Michill 111922 Kd 2348

Thank you for reading Blue by Ninety. For more Michigan Athletics and Big Ten content from Blue by Ninety, follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. You can also subscribe to our YouTube Channel. For feedback, questions, concerns, or to apply for a writing position, please email our Publisher at [email protected]. Also, be sure to check out our shop and our podcast, which is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all other streaming platforms. It is because of your support that we have become one of the fastest-growing and most influential Michigan media outlets there is!