BYU LB With Major Connections To Michigan Staff Enters Transfer Portal

Former BYU LB Max Alford has entered his name into the transfer portal:

NEW: BYU LB Max Alford has entered the NCAA transfer portal, @PeteNakos reports

Former Utah State transfer. https://t.co/kSYG7dYADj pic.twitter.com/MdbX9sNDDb

— Transfer Portal (@TransferPortal) January 12, 2026

With new DC Jay Hill on staff and Tony Alford as the RB coach (Max’s uncle), it would seem likely the Wolverines would be a favorite to land Alford, who had 11 tackles on the year.

Michigan also recently added Tony Alford’s son Braydon, a former Butler WR, to the team.