The hire fills a vacancy in the recruiting department as Whittingham reorganizes the staff and reshapes Michigan’s front office.

Bellamy, a Michigan native with a background coaching wide receivers and run-game coordination, is returning to the program in a leadership role to deepen regional recruiting ties.

He is set to become the new director of player personnel for Michigan under head coach Kyle Whittingham, filling a vacancy in the program’s front office.

Bellamy’s history with Michigan includes stints under Jim Harbaugh as safeties coach and later receivers coach, with his role shifting in 2022 and remaining on staff through 2024 before departing after 2025.

Contract details remain to be finalized, with an official announcement expected soon.

Analysts view the move as a strategic, shrewd addition that could help Michigan retain in-state talent and bolster its recruitment in a national landscape.

The role will function as a recruiting and NIL liaison with a starting emphasis on the Midwest, with potential expansion to national duties.

This hire is part of a broader front-office overhaul that included the additions of Dave Peloquin as General Manager and Skylar Phan, among others, as Michigan rebuilds its administrative structure.

The move is framed as a best-of-both-worlds solution for Whittingham: keep on-field staff aligned with his vision while preserving Michigan’s recruiting culture and competitive edge.

Bellamy’s return follows earlier reports of his departure after not being retained by Whittingham, with the development first reported by The Detroit Free Press.

The hire aims to strengthen Detroit and in-state recruiting presence, addressing a gap left by Lou Esposito’s departure.

Looking ahead to 2026, Michigan aims to lock down in-state talent, leverage Bellamy’s Detroit network, and maintain roster stability through a strong NIL strategy.