The Michigan Insider's Sam Webb has learned that defensive back Keith Washington has informed the Michigan coaching staff of his intentions to transfer.

Got word today that Michigan soph DB Keith Washington gave word of his plan to transfer. Stay tuned for more on this story in hours to come. pic.twitter.com/00BUlNeip8 — Sam Webb (@SamWebb77) August 21, 2017

Washington joined the program during the 2015 recruiting class as an athlete. In high school, he was a quarterback for Prattville High School in Alabama before converting into a cornerback upon his arrival.

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His role last season was mainly on the special teams, where he saw game action in nine games.

He was competing at the cornerback position during fall camp. Webb also reported that he had made the switch to safety this offseason.

Stick with The Michigan Insider on this developing story.