One of Michigan football's top recruits will be headed elsewhere.
Four-star receiver Xavier Worthy announced Thursday afternoon that he has asked for a release from the letter of intent he signed with the Wolverines in December.
"Since graduating (high school), I looked forward to starting my college football career at the University of Michigan," Worthy wrote in a tweet. "However, due to circumstances beyond my control, things did not go as planned — and I have submitted a NLI release request.
"To the Michigan coaching staff, I have nothing but the utmost respect and appreciation for the opportunity offered to me.