At 5-foot-9, 224 pounds, the veteran should serve as a change-of-pace backup option for a running back room that will once again be led by Jam Miller. Alabama suffered a huge transfer portal blow with Justice Haynes leaving for Michigan, so bringing in a similarly built back like Washington to fill the gap is a smart move for Kalen DeBoer's staff.

Michigan football had one obvious top target in the transfer portal this cycle in running back Justice Haynes, who is coming off of a two-year career at Alabama.

Running back Justice Haynes, Alabama's third-leading rusher in 2024, has signed with Michigan, the school announced Friday.