Its long been assumed that it would be a Michigan vs. Alabama battle for Cesar Ruiz, the top center in the country. However, according to Rivals’ Brandon Brown, Alabama, already with four offensive lineman committed, wouldn’t take the IMG Academy product in their class.
A pro-#Michigan development between Cesar Ruiz and Alabama may not be that new after all. https://t.co/NUOGd9i0vc pic.twitter.com/8DJ4k9u4Ai
— Brandon Brown (@BSB_Wolverine) August 13, 2016
Michigan is also battling the Crimson Tide for five-star OT Isaiah Wilson.