Damon Payne, Alabama and Michigan

Rayshaun Benny shares thoughts on in-state DT Damon Payne joining the Michigan D-line
Michigan football likes to proclaim 'the best players in Michigan go to Michigan,' but that's not always the case. Some top talent in-state have tended to look elsewhere, especially if they're one of the higher-rated players in the country.
Alabama DT Damon Payne commits to Michigan football after all
It was a crazy day in terms of transfer portal recruiting for Michigan football. The Wolverines had appeared to have gotten a commitment and a signing from former Belleville (Mich.) five-star defensive tackle Damon Payne — who has been at Alabama since 2021 — but that’s when things went haywire.
For the second time on Wednesday, Michigan Football lands Alabama transfer Damon Payne
After a whirlwind of a day for Michigan in its recruitment of former five-star defensive lineman Damon Payne Jr. it has finally ended in a positive way for the Wolverines. Payne went to Instagram on Wednesday night and announced he would be committing to Michigan which finally put an end to wondering what happened?
Trieu: Michigan lands commitment from Alabama transfer Damon Payne, Belleville product
Alabama defensive line transfer Damon Payne has announced his commitment to Michigan. Payne, a Belleville native, gives the Wolverines a 6-foot-4, 315-pound defensive tackle, a position of need with Mason Graham already declaring for the NFL Draft and Kenneth Grant likely to do the same.
Michigan football lands DT Damon Payne, Alabama transfer, former Belleville standout: Report
Damon Payne, a top-50 recruit from Belleville, was the No. 9 available defensive lineman in the portal according to 247Sports composite rankings.
Damon Payne's Michigan Commitment Takes Unexpected Turn
The former Belleville (MI) standout, ranked No. 146 overall in the On3 Transfer Portal Industry Rankings, appeared set to return home after three seasons with the Crimson Tide. The timing was particularly notable given Michigan and Alabama's upcoming ReliaQuest Bowl matchup.
BREAKING: Michigan lands former five-star DL from transfer portal
Things are starting to heat up for Michigan in the transfer portal. Not only are the Wolverines a top contender for the top-ranked tight end and the top-ranked
Ranking top 10 Michigan football transfer targets in order of need, chances to land
The maize and blue have five commits already (Indiana WR Donavan McCulley, Arkansas DBs TJ and Travis Metcalf, Cal Poly OL Brady Norton, and Alabama DT Damon Payne) but realistically will add 5-10 more targets to the fold.
What Alabama coaches are adjusting with Damon Payne transferring to Michigan ahead of bowl game
Damon Payne officially announced a commitment to Michigan on Wednesday ahead of Alabama football taking on the Wolverines in the ReliaQuest Bowl.  The former Tide defensive lineman played at Alabama from 2022 to 2024.
Report: Former Alabama 5-star DL has not signed with Michigan, Wolverines still a contender
It's been a wild three hours for Michigan and the recruitment of former five-star defensive lineman Damon Payne Jr. from ...
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Wild day ends with Alabama defensive tackle committing to Michigan
Alabama defensive lineman Damon Payne Jr. (44) after a play. Alabama Crimson Tide football plays the Michigan Wolverines in ...
Michigan football's reported signing of ex-Alabama 5-star recruit hits major snag
The Michigan football program has landed a former five-star DL from Alabama in a big transfer portal addition.