Payne, Alabama and Michigan

Rayshaun Benny shares thoughts on in-state DT Damon Payne joining the Michigan D-line
On Thursday, WolverinesWire asked fellow 2021 class member Rayshaun Benny — who has been in Ann Arbor the whole time — in a general sense his excitement for Payne’s commitment to the maize and blue (Payne hasn’t officially signed yet) as well as the importance of getting or bringing local talent back into the fold.
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?
Michigan football land ex-Alabama 5-star after wild turn of events
Michigan football finally landed their guy. Wednesday was quite a confusing day for Wolverines fans following the saga of Alabama transfer Damon Payne. Despite all of the ups and downs, the Wolverines added another top defensive talent via the transfer portal.
Former Alabama defensive lineman Damon Payne to sign with the Michigan Wolverines
There was some back-and-forth, but ultimately, former Alabama Crimson Tide DL Damon Payne will sign with the Michigan Wolverines. Payne reportedly initially signed with the Wolverines Wednesday morning,
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.
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.
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.
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
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 ...
Former Top 50 Recruit Sparks Transfer Portal Confusion With Latest Decision
On3's EJ Holland provided further clarity, reporting that while Payne did start the paperwork process with the UM, he remains ...
Bryce Underwood has arrived, plus Michigan addresses roster needs in transfer portal
247Sports reported Wednesday that Michigan was expected to get a visit from Fresno State transfer Mikey Keene, one of the top ...