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Donovan Edwards explains what ultimately pulled him to Michigan in interview

Running back Donovan Edwards solidified his commitment to the Michigan Wolverines on Wednesday during the early signing period in college football, but it was far from a lifelong dream. In fact, it was quite the opposite.

Edwards, who hails from West Bloomfield about 40 minutes northeast of Ann Arbor, grew up a Michigan State fan.

“I hated Michigan to be honest with you,” the four-star running back signee told 97.1 The Ticket hosts Michael Stone and Jon Jansen in an interview on Thursday.

The top-50 prospect (No. 44 nationally, No.