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Michigan picks up Big Ten offensive lineman in transfer portal

Michigan adds its first offensive lineman of the transfer cycle.
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Dec 31, 2024; Tampa, FL, USA; Michigan Wolverines helmets sit on the field before a game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
Dec 31, 2024; Tampa, FL, USA; Michigan Wolverines helmets sit on the field before a game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images | Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

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On Monday afternoon (Jan. 12), Houston Kaahaaina-Torres announced via X that he has officially committed to Michigan. The 6-3, 300 lb. offensive lineman spent last season at Nebraska, where he redshirted, only competing in two games.

Kaahaaina-Torres marks the 10th player that head coach Kyle Whitingham and the Wolverines have picked up through the transfer portal.

More About Kaahaaina-Torres

Prepped at Saint Louis High School in Honolulu, Hawaii. Out of high school, Kaahaaina-Torres was a three-star recruit, the third-highest ranked recruit in the state of Hawaii and 42nd-ranked interior offensive lineman in the country. 

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Michigan offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey, left, and offensive line coach Grant Newsome watch warm up before the spring game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 19, 2025. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

He committed to Nebraska while also having offers from Utah, Michigan State, Arizona State, Arizona and BYU, among others.

His older sister, Saige Kaahaaina-Torres, also resides in Michigan, playing professional volleyball for the Grand Rapids Rise.

High School Scouting Report (via Greg Biggins, 247Sports)

Has impressed at multiple in-person workouts including most recently an Alpha Dog showing in January at Warriors for Youth Camp. Worked out at guard and tackle but a lot of schools like as a center. Strong kid with really good feet and balance. Excellent lateral mobility, light on his feet and can slide and mirror and does a really good staying in front of opposing edge rushers. Strong frame, with no bad weight and had a dominant showing at Under Armour Next Camp last July where he earned an invite to the UA game. Looks about 6-3, 270 pounds and carries his weight really well. Equally adept as a run and pass blocker and strong at the point of attack. Manhandles opposing linemen in the run game and has no issues getting to the second level. High compete level, great off-field work ethic and smart kid on and off the field with the academic profile to go anywhere he wants. Love the positional versatility, but center could be his meal ticket long term, and he has all the tools to be an early impact player at the next level.

The Impact on Michigan

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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. | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

As mentioned, he marks the 10th transfer portal pickup for the Wolverines and the first offensive lineman.

The Wolverines have lost several offensive linemen to the portal, including Connor Jones (Georgia State), Kaden Strayhorn (Alabama) and Ben Roebuck (Western Michigan). Andrew Sprauge and Jake Guarnera entered the portal but decided to stay in Ann Arbor.

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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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