ANN ARBOR -- Incoming Michigan freshman defensive end Corey Malone-Hatcher will not suit up for the Wolverines as planned.

The former four-star recruit, who signed to be part of Michigan's 2017 recruiting class, announced his medical retirement from football on Tuesday via Twitter.

The Saint Joseph's prospect cited lingering issues from an Achilles tendon tear he suffered back in 2015. Malone-Hatcher says he'll remain at Michigan on scholarship, but will not be a member of the football team as he's taken a medical retirement.

"Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is gods will for you in Christ Jesus" ~ 1 Thessalonians 5:18 pic.twitter.com/CUqafWgvgI — . (@CMH2017) July 4, 2017

The No. 287-ranked prospect in the 2017 class, Malone-Hatcher enrolled early at Michigan back in January and was a participant for the team through spring drills.

He was the No. 6-ranked player in the state of Michigan and the No. 20-ranked weakside defensive end.

Per NCAA rules, a medical disqualification will allow Malone-Hatcher to keep his scholarship as a student. But that scholarship will no longer count against Michigan's 85 allotted football scholarships moving forward.