New Michigan football transfer addition explains why he chose UM

In 2022, the Michigan Wolverines managed to follow their 2021 Big Ten title season with another incredible year — this time, the Wolverines won 13 games for the first time ever, floored Ohio State in Columbus, and won another Big Ten Championship Game. After the season ended, Jim Harbaugh inked one of the best portal classes in the nation. Recently, the newest Michigan football transfer linebacker explained why he chose to come to Ann Arbor.

Michigan football transfer portal: why come to Ann Arbor?

Here is what former four-star Michigan football transfer addition had to say about his decision to leave Nebraska via the ‘In The Trenches Podcast‘:

“Ultimately, it came down to the decision of I want to go to a place where I could maximize my potential,” Hausmann said. “So when the coaching change happened, occurred the first time and obviously, we’re in the season. So, my focus never faltered from what my mission was, that’s be 100% focused on (playing for) my team and the task at hand. But when the season ended, the season came to be, I had a chance to evaluate my situation, where I was at, and the ultimate decision of I want to go a place that could maximize my potential. I had to analyze all the factors that came into play, and then ultimately led me the decision to enter the transfer portal.”

“So in my first meeting I had with Coach Herbert, when I came down here to visit, I just immediately — I just connected with him, and just the way that he conducted his business,” Hausmann said. “And it was just a different level that I’ve ever seen from someone else. And I immediately knew that this was someone I wanted to be by my side and to work with continuing throughout my career, because I know the importance of strength and conditioning (and how that goes) into football, and how that translates to the field. And I knew right away that this was something I wanted on my side, and in my corner. And to be able to work with him and the guys on that field has been phenomenal with winter conditioning, and strength training.”

“And then, so going into going into spring, now with the coaching staff, Coach Partridge — he’s been great to work with. I was getting recruited by him when he was at Ole Miss, as a defensive coordinator in the portal as well as I was looking. I was able to talk to him through the portal, and then now be able to reunite with him has been awesome. And then just be able to learn from him and all the things that he has offer, it’s gonna be fun time.”

“Yeah, 9being in the Big House) is gonna be a surreal moment honestly, the first time walking down there,” Hausmann “It’s gonna be a lot of flashbacks. Looking back to it, I can remember exactly the path I took walking down that tunnel. (Doing it wearing) the maize and blue, it’s gonna be just an awesome moment. Can’t wait!”

Hausmann is expected to lead Michigan’s 2023 defense

When Michigan football landed Hausmann’s commitment, he was rated as the No. 1 player in the transfer portal. Now, heading into his first season with the Maize and Blue, Hausmann will be looked to as a leader and core member of the Michigan Wolverines’ defensive unit.

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