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Michigan football's former QB Denard Robinson was fast. The latest WR commit might be faster

Michigan's Jim Harbaugh answers questions from reporters on a Zoom call about playing football in 2020, COVID-19 and more, Wednesday, July 8, 2020. Detroit Free Press

From the day he arrived at Michigan, offensive coordinator Josh Gattis has valued speed at wide receiver.

And on Friday afternoon, he landed a recruit who could be a perfect fit for his offense.

Xavier Worthy, a four-star prospect ranked No. 175 overall, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings, picked the Wolverines over Alabama, Auburn, Georgia, LSU and Oregon.

Kyle Biggs, Worthy's coach at Central East High School in Fresno, California, says his star player is a "complete receiver.