2017 Western Michigan Football Recruiting: LB Treshaun Hayward commits to the Broncos

Over the weekend, WMU held its annual spring game which was a nice opportunity for their staff to show off Kalamazoo to a handful of recruits. One of them was so impressed that he committed just hours after.

LB Treshaun Hayward announced his commitment to P.J. Fleck and Western Michigan on Saturday evening.

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Hayward committed over reported offers from Ball State, Buffalo, CMU, EMU, Illinois, Miami, NIU, and Toledo. 247Sports Composite rates Hayward a 3-star recruit, however it is unclear if Hayward's Illinois offer came from Lovie Smith and the new staff or former head coach Bill Cubit. It may seem like a minor detail, however it could have played a part in his decision as it was his only listed Power 5 offer.

Either way, Hayward will stay close to home and play for the Broncos. He currently attends Skyline located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. As a junior, Hayward had 102 tackles, 42 tackles for loss, and 9 sacks. He also has some experience playing running back for Skyline, however projects as a linebacker at the next level.

Shortly after his original commitment, Hayward explained to Hustle Belt why he chose WMU.

"WMU is close to home and they are a winning program coach Fleck has changed the culture of the program and I loved every part of it. You aren't just a football player there you're family."

Hayward is the third linebacker to join WMU's class, the other two being Tanner Motz and Trenton Guthrie. Motz is also considered a 3-star prospect, while Guthrie is rated a 2-star recruit.

It will be interesting to see how the rest of this class develops a we inch closer to National Signing Day 2017.

Check out Hayward's junior year highlights courtesy of Hudl.