Three-star receiver Tay'shawn Trent, Michigan part ways

Consensus three-star receiver Tay’shawn Trent of Harper Woods (Mich.) High decommitted from the Michigan Wolverines on Tuesday.

“I (would) like to thank the Michigan staff – coach (Josh) Gattis, coach (Ron) Bellamy and coach (Jim) Harbaugh for offering me the opportunity of a lifetime,” Trent said in a social media post. “But unfortunately, I will be dropping my commitment to the University of Michigan and opening my recruitment back up 100%.

“I will always be a Wolverine fan, as I grew up watching them. But God has other plans for me.”

Trent had been a longtime commitment for the Wolverines. He originally pledged to Michigan on March 3, 2021, picking the Wolverines over offers from more than 15 other schools. The move had been a long time coming and fully expected by both Trent and the Wolverines.

Trent transferred to Harper Woods from Eastpoint, Mich., for his senior season.

Louisville trending with Tay’shawn Trent

Despite his Michigan commitment, intel said the Louisville Cardinals had remained in constant communication with Tay’shawn Trent. One source said he believes a visit and eventual commitment could be coming for the Cardinals.

Along with Louisville and Michigan offers, Tay’shawn Trent had also received offers from Arkon, Buffalo, Central Michigan, Cincinnati, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan State, Penn State, Pittsburgh, Syracuse, West Virginia and Youngstown State.