2020 3-star safety Xavion Alford received a call last Friday morning from a coach he is very close with — Michigan safeties coach Chris Partridge.
Partridge called him to share some good news: Alford was receiving a scholarship to play for the University of Michigan.
Maize n Brew caught up with the Pearland, Texas native to chat about his offer, interest in the program and his bond with Partridge, which happens to be a strong one despite them only meeting in person once.
“Close,” Alford said of his relationship with Partridge. “We both know football and it’s always good talks.