Redshirt senior running back Justice Hayes announced on Monday that he will transfer to a different school to finish out his college career.

"The four years I have spent at this institution have brought some great memories that I will cherish forever," Hayes said in a statement. "The fact that I will be graduating from the University of Michigan in April will be meritorious. I have earned team captain on numerous occasions, won respect from coaches and players, and most importantly played my heart out every Saturday. I truly appreciate the offer from Coach Harbaugh to allow me to return for my 5th year, but I have decided that I will choose another college to play football as a graduate student. I'm not an emotional person, but a few days back I cried because I knew it was time for me to move on. There will be people out there that disagree with this tough decision I made, but they won't be the ones that cut me checks in the future. I just want to continue to get closer to God, take care of my family, and be happy."

With the transfer of Hayes, Michigan's running back depth chart will focus on a trio of third year players in Derrick Green, DeVeon Smith and Ty Isaac. Redshirt sophomore Drake Johnson tore his ACL against Ohio State and is recovering as well.