Michigan Football Adds NFL Scouting Powerhouse

The University of Michigan football program has recently made significant additions to its personnel department. Chris Pettit, who spent nearly two decades with the NFL's New York Giants, has been hired as the assistant general manager of player personnel. During his tenure with the Giants, Pettit was part of two Super Bowl-winning teams.

Furthermore, Ron Bellamy, a former Michigan player and coach, is returning to the Wolverines' staff as the senior director of recruiting relations. Bellamy previously served on both Jim Harbaugh and Sherrone Moore's coaching staffs. These moves are part of an overhaul of the personnel department under new general manager Dave Peloquin, who was hired last month and worked closely with Head Coach Kyle Whittingham on these acquisitions.

Pettit brings extensive scouting experience, including developing a scouting data service focused on technology. Bellamy's return is a notable development, as he was initially not retained by Whittingham after the new head coach's arrival. However, Peloquin and Whittingham collaborated to bring him back into the program. These new hires join Skylar Phan, who was previously recruited from USC to serve as the director of recruiting.