JUST IN: Michigan Football Transfer Finds New Home In SEC

It didn't take long for veteran defensive back and former Michigan Wolverine RJ Moten to find a new home.

It didn't take long for veteran defensive back and former Michigan Wolverine RJ Moten to find a new home. On Tuesday, the Florida Gators made it official on social media by announcing the addition of Moten.

Florida has landed former Michigan Safety RJ Moten in the transfer portal 🐊🔥

Former Four-Star from the Class of 2020, started 15 games for the Wolverines, appeared in 29. Racked up 65 Total Tackles, 3 TFL, 2 sacks, 2 interceptions, and 6 pass breakups while at Michigan.

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— Florida Gators 🐊🔥 (@gatorsszn) May 2, 2023

Moten, a three-time letterman at Michigan who appeared in 29 career games with 15 starts at safety, will have two years of remaining eligibility at Florida. 

Here's a look at Moten's Michigan career achievements, via MGoBlue.com:

At Michigan

• Two-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree (2021, '22)
• Three-time letterman (2020-21-22)
• Appeared in 29 career games with 15 starts at safety

Junior (2022)

• Appeared in all 14 games, playing defensive back in 13 games with 10 starts at safety
• Accounted for 31 tackles with 2.5 for loss, 1.5 sacks, one interception among two breakups and two quarterback hurries to earn his third varsity letter

Sophomore (2021)

• Appeared in all 14 games with five starts at safety and also contributed on special teams
• Accounted for 34 tackles and broke up four passes including one interception to earn his second varsity letter

Freshman (2020)

• Appeared in one game on special teams to earn his first varsity letter
• Made his U-M debut playing special teams against Wisconsin (Nov. 14)