On Thursday afternoon, Xavier Worthy announced on Twitter that he would not be attending the University of Michigan. It was a fitting end to a rollercoaster recruiting process that saw Worthy commit to Michigan, go on a visit to Alabama, and reconsider his options afterward.
Worthy is the type of player that college coaches dream of and was a perfect fit in Josh Gattis’ system. The 6-foot-1 wideout was also a track star in high school and according to the Detroit Free Press, he ran a 10.55-second 100-meter dash. For reference, Denard Robinson ran a 10.