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Michigan adds depth to WR room with Butler transfer

Former Butler receiver and son of Wolverines RB coach Tony Alford commits to Michigan after entering the transfer portal.
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Michigan Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore leads his team onto the field for the NCAA football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Nov. 29, 2025. Ohio State won 27-9.
Michigan Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore leads his team onto the field for the NCAA football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Nov. 29, 2025. Ohio State won 27-9. | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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Former Butler wide receiver Braydon Alford announced on Friday via Instagram that he has officially committed to Michigan. The news came after he entered the transfer portal two days prior (Jan. 7).

It can be assumed that his dad, Tony Alford, who is the running backs coach for the Wolverines, played a part in his decision to come to Ann Arbor. 

In two seasons with the Bulldogs. Alford did not see game action and will have three years of eligibility left. 

High School Scouting 

He prepped at Dublin Jerome High School in Dublin, Ohio. While with the squad, he set the single-season receptions record, recording 90 in his final year.

Alford earned Third Team All-State honors while finishing as a First Team All-Conference and All-District selection. In his senior year, he racked up 1,487 all-purpose yards and 10 touchdowns.

The Michigan WR Room

Looking ahead to 2026, he will join a wide receiver room led by Andrew Marsh, who had an impressive freshman campaign as the team’s leading receiver. Kendrick Bell could play a bigger role in the offense next year as well, as he finished the season with the best game of his career.

Andrew Marsh
Nov 15, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Northwestern Wildcats defensive back Garner Wallace (18) defends Michigan Wolverines wide receiver Andrew Marsh (4) during the first half at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images | David Banks-Imagn Images

Four-star freshman Travis Johnson will also look to make an impact in his inaugural season with the squad.

UofM lost Semaj Morgan to UCLA and outside threat Donaven McCulley to the NFL draft, as well as Fredrick Moore to rival Michigan State.

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JUSTICE STEINER

A Battle Creek, Mich. native, Justice Steiner has been passionately involved in sports, currently as the sports information director at Davenport University, an NCAA Division II program, where he covers 12 sports. He also serves as the creative services director for the men's and women's baseball teams. Prior to DU, Steiner worked as a graduate assistant in the sports information office at the University of Louisville, working closely with the women's soccer, women's basketball, men's tennis and softball programs. While at Grand Valley State University, Steiner began his writing career at the Grand Valley Lanthorn. He graduated from GVSU with a degree in advertising and public relations.

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