RJ Moten denies badmouthing Michigan football to Aaron Chiles
Michigan football was long seen as the leader for 2024 Olney (Maryland) Good Counsel four-star linebacker Aaron Chiles. His commitment appeared just a matter of time.
The elite linebacker was set to officially visit Ann Arbor on June 23, but the recruitment took a sudden turn. The Wolverines went from the leader to an also-ran, and Chiles inexplicably committed to Florida.
Since then, there’s been significant consternation and hand-wringing by the Michigan fan base wondering what went wrong. Of course, that came with a side of baseless speculation. Among that was one rumor that former Michigan safety RJ Moten, who transferred to Gainesville this offseason, hosted Chiles on his visit to the Gators and subsequently spoke ill of his former school.
Well, Moten’s having none of it.
The former Wolverine took to Twitter on Sunday evening to address the rumors stating that he did not negatively recruit Michigan and that he never would.
I want to come out and address the issue that I did not and would never belittle the University of Michigan. They gave me a chance of a life time, I created bonds and friendships that will last forever with Coach Harbaughs staff and the players on the team.
Thank you.— rj moten (@rjmoten_) June 18, 2023
There’s still the issue of Chiles’ visit. While it appears he will not make it to Ann Arbor, the Wolverines are still working to get back into his recruitment despite the untimely, inexplicable falling out.
We’ll see what Michigan can do, and, if it can’t get back into the Chiles sweepstakes, who it may target.
As the world turns.
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