The drought is over.

Michigan has scored its first commitment in several months as the Wolverines earned a verbal pledge from three-star Columbia (S.C.) Hammond running back CJ Stokes.

Stokes committed to Michigan over offers from Duke, Louisville, Minnesota, Penn State, Vanderbilt, Wake Forest, West Virginia and others.

"Ann Arbor, I'm coming home," Stokes posted on social media.

Stokes gave the Wolverines his decision in the middle of a big recruiting weekend, which featured more than prospects. Stokes could be just the first domino to fall as the Wolverines are looking to add to their Top 20 recruiting class nationally.

Stokes came into the weekend as a potential commitment candidate. However, there were question marks about his status with South Carolina. Stokes was high on his hometown program, but the Gamecocks had him lower on their board.

New Michigan running backs coach Mike Hart decided to make a strong push for Stokes this weekend and sealed the deal.

Stokes is the first running back and eighth overall prospect to commit to Michigan this recruiting cycle.

Stokes rushed for 1,300 yards and 18 touchdowns as a sophomore. No junior stats weree made available.

At 5-foot-10, 188 pounds, Stokes is ranked as the No. 50 running back nationally and No. 9 overall recruit in the state of South Carolina, per Rivals.com.

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