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Recruiting: Michigan football adds Ben VanSumeren, who flips from Iowa

Michigan football has added 3-star tight end prospect Ben VanSumeren‏ to its 2018 class.

VanSumeren, of Essexville Garber high school, had previously been committed to Iowa.

At 6 feet 3 and 228 pounds, VanSumeren possess good athleticism, running a 4.5 40-yard dash and posting a 40-inch max vertical, according to his 247Sports profile.

VanSumeren tweeted his change of heart Sunday.

"Through heartfelt thought, guidance and prayer, I have made the decision to move my commitment from Iowa to the university of Michigan," he wrote.

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