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Michigan Lands Four-Star 2027 QB Kamden Lopati After Illinois Decommitment

Longstanding ties to Kyle Whittingham’s new staff helped drive a rapid flip that strengthens Michigan’s 2027 recruiting class.

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.