Chargers News: Jim Harbaugh Poaches Another Former Wolverine for LA

He strikes again.

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh celebrates during the trophy presentation after the 34-13 win over Washington at the national championship game at NRG Stadium in Houston on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. / Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK / USA

Jim Harbaugh has struck again.

After nine largely successful years stewarding the University of Michigan Wolverines, the new Los Angeles Chargers head coach has been looking to reshape L.A into his own image this offseason. He's already brought over much of his CFP national championship-winning defensive staff.

Now, Harbaugh is porting over another ex-Wolverine, in the form of Director of Football Operations Christina DeRuyter. She took to her own X account to announce the move, noting that during her three years with the program, in addition to the national championship, Michigan claimed three Big 10 conference titles.

Praising the Bolts as "Michigan West," DeRuyter has revealed that she'll be signing on as the club's Director of Football Logistics.

Forever grateful for the last 3 life changing years @UMichFootball

3x BIG10 Champs
3 Wins vs OSU
Natty Champs
countless relationships & memories made

I’m thrilled to join Coach Harbaugh at the Chargers (Michigan West) as the Director of Football Logistics

BOLT UP⚡️& GO BLUE〽️ pic.twitter.com/AW8w93O5Kv

— Christina DeRuyter (@cderute) May 28, 2024

DeRuyter played a pivotal role in the team's recruiting during her three-season tenure with the program, and the hope of course is that the same will continue at the pro level in Los Angeles.

In terms of the Harbaugh-induced Michigan mass exodus, the Chargers have brought on defensive coordinator Jesse Minter, Michigan interim linebackers coach Rick Minter (Jesse's dad — who's the club's senior defensive analyst now), defensive line coach Mike Elston, defensive backs coach Steve Clinkscale, edge specialist Dylan Roney and strength and conditioning coach Ben Herbert.

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