The University of Michigan suffered a recruiting setback this week as they missed out on a major target in the 2025 recruiting cycle: five-star running back Jalen Alexander. The elite prospect announced his commitment to the University of Georgia on Thursday, dealing a blow to Michigan’s hopes of landing a game-changing talent in the backfield.
Alexander, ranked as the No. 2 running back and No. 12 overall player nationally by 247Sports, had Michigan in his final three schools alongside Georgia and Texas. The Wolverines had made a strong push over the past year, hosting Alexander on multiple visits and maintaining steady communication through head coach Sherrone Moore and running backs coach Mike Hart. Despite their efforts, Alexander ultimately cited Georgia’s championship pedigree and NFL track record at the running back position as key reasons for his decision.
This marks a tough miss for Michigan, which is looking to re-establish offensive momentum following the departure of Blake Corum and Donovan Edwards’ uncertain status beyond the 2024 season. While the Wolverines have a solid running back room, landing a player of Alexander’s caliber would have provided a marquee addition and helped sustain elite offensive production in coming years.
Michigan’s 2025 class remains strong, currently ranked in the top 10 nationally, but the lack of a top-tier running back commitment is noticeable. The staff is expected to pivot quickly