Overview
- Kamden Lopati, who decommitted from Illinois on Monday, announced Tuesday that he is verbally committing to Michigan.
- He cited close relationships with head coach Kyle Whittingham, offensive coordinator Jason Beck and quarterbacks coach Koy Detmer Jr., who first recruited him at Utah.
- Michigan’s 2027 class rose four spots to No. 19 in the Rivals Industry Team Recruiting Rankings after his pledge.
- Lopati is a nationally ranked dual-threat quarterback and threw for 2,671 yards and 34 touchdowns with 730 rushing yards and 10 scores in his junior season.
- He is scheduled for an official visit to Ann Arbor on June 19 during Victor’s Weekend after spring trips to Michigan, Notre Dame, Cal and Duke shaped a race led by Michigan and Notre Dame.