Michigan Football lands commitment from top QB target in 2027 class

Key Points:

• Kamden Lopati, a 2027 four-star quarterback from West Valley City, Utah, has verbally committed to Michigan after decommitting from Illinois, marking a significant addition to Michigan's recruiting class.
• Michigan's coaching staff, including head coach Kyle Whittingham, offensive coordinator Jason Beck, and quarterbacks coach Koy Detmer Jr., played a key role in securing Lopati due to their prior connection from Utah.
• Lopati was highly sought after by programs like Notre Dame, Cal, and Duke, but Michigan gained the edge following his early April visit to Ann Arbor and is set for his official visit on June 19 during Victor’s Weekend.
• Standing 6-foot-2 and 225 pounds, Lopati is ranked as the No. 115 overall prospect nationally and the top quarterback in the 2027 class by ESPN, with impressive junior year stats including 2,671 passing yards, 34 touchdowns, and 730 rushing yards.
• Michigan’s 2027 recruiting class also includes four-star edge rusher Recarder Kitchen, four-star safety Darrell Mattison, and several three-star prospects, strengthening the team's overall talent pool.