The University of Michigan might be turning to the NFL for its next head coach, and a familiar name has emerged as a legitimate candidate.
According to a league source who spoke with Cleveland.com, Michigan has interest in Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Tommy Rees as the Wolverines begin sorting out their options following the firing of Sherrone Moore on Wednesday.
Rees, 33, is one of the fastest-rising offensive minds in football. After a brief NFL playing stint, he jumped into coaching and quickly climbed the ladder: quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator at Notre Dame, offensive coordinator at Alabama in 2023, and now the Browns’ OC after joining Cleveland’s staff in 2024.
Michigan hasn’t officially started interviews yet, but the timing suggests the process will pick up quickly, and Rees is expected to listen. Just last week, he interviewed with Penn State about its own head coaching vacancy before the Nittany Lions ultimately hired Matt Campbell. That tells you everything you need to know: if Michigan calls, Rees is answering.
The Wolverines are searching for stability and credibility after Moore’s dismissal and legal situation shook the program. Rees checks a lot of boxes — young, experienced, quarterback-friendly, and respected at both the college and NFL levels.
Whether he becomes a serious frontrunner remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: Michigan is exploring big-name options, and Tommy Rees is officially on their radar.
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