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Day after brother decommits, UM's Ben VanSumeren says he's transferring

Michigan linebacker Ben VanSumeren is transferring.

VanSumeren, a freshman in 2018 from Garber High in Essexville, Mich., announced his decision Friday. This comes a day after his brother, four-star defensive tackle Alex VanSumeren, announced his decommitment from the Michigan 2022 class.

“I have decided to enter the Transfer Portal and begin a new chapter in my life,” Ben VanSumeren wrote on Twitter, accompanied by a video of his workout and game highlights.

VanSumeren is 6-foot-2, 253 pounds and played in 15 games at Michigan, making two starts. He began his college career as a fullback.