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BREAKING: Michigan losing talented running back to transfer portal

Just four days before the 2025 Spring Game Michigan has lost a running back that was looked at as a potential contributor
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The Michigan Wolverines were recently reported to be one of the most aggressive "buyers" going into the Spring portal window, but they're also going to suffer some losses. On Tuesday, redshirt Sophomore Benjamin Hall announced his intention to enter the portal with three years of eligibility left.

Hall was looked at as a solid third option in the running back room, behind Justice Haynes and Reliaquest Bowl MVP Jordan Marshall. While his loss is not insurmountable, he was a talented young back with a ton of potential. Michigan utilizes their running backs quite heavily, so having a stocked room at that position is a critical piece of their success.

Hall had over 20 offers coming out of high school and will be a hot commodity in the portal. Having three years left to provide his new school is a plus, and he has been developing at one of the premier programs in the country.

Hall has a bowling ball approach to attacking the line of scrimmage and his body composition certainly helps him blast through defenders. Standing at 5-foot-11and weighing in at 235-pounds Hall has shown the power needed to break tackles but has also an ability to shift on the go and juke second level players as well. With two very talented backs ahead of him it makes sense for Hall to explore the portal, as much as I hate to admit it, he is doing the right thing for his career path.

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Michigan Wolverines running back Jordan Marshall (23) Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images | Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

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Jerred Johnson has served in the United States military for over 23 years. He has a Bachelors in Marketing, a Masters in Management and is in the final phases of completing his Doctorate in Business Administration.

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