When Denton Ryan’s Ty Haywood was in eighth grade and living in Mississippi, an athletic trainer told him some discouraging words that made him want to quit football. He considered joining the Army, in hopes of training to be a sniper.

The wait is over for one the top remaining uncommitted prospect in the 2025 class. Four-star offensive tackle Ty Haywood announced his commitment to Michigan on Wednesday's National Signing Day, giving the Wolverines a massive recruiting victory to close out the cycle.