CJ Stokes announcement that he is leaving Michigan now another significant issue for team…..
The first Michigan football player of the cycle has hit the transfer portal — running back CJ Stokes.
Stokes took to social media Monday morning to announce he has entered his name to the portal and will explore future options; he ran four times for 8 yards in two games in 2023. Stokes could have 3 years of eligibility remaining should he seek a redshirt for this year.
“I’d like to not only thank Coach Harbaugh and Coach Hart, but the whole athletic and academic staff for making by 2 years in Ann Arbor enjoyable,” Stokes’ post read. “I was awarded the opportunity of a lifetime to attend the great university and I am forever grateful.
“With that being said, I’d like to announce I’ll be entering the transfer portal.
Stokes climbed the ranks quickly and became the No. 3 back for much of his true freshman 2022 season, when he ran 55 times for 273 yards (5 yards per attempt). He scored a touchdown against Hawaii. His arrow was trending up when starter Blake Corum went down at the half against Illinois. Stokes took over as the primary ball-carrier and ran a career-high 11 times for 36 yards.
