4-Star QB Kamden Lopati 'Definitely Interested' in Michigan After Offer

The Utah prospect is committed to Illinois but is exploring his options after receiving an offer from the Wolverines.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Michigan has offered 4-star quarterback Kamden Lopati from Salt Lake City, Utah, who is currently committed to Illinois. Lopati, the No. 149 prospect in the country and 12th-ranked QB, had a standout junior season with 2,671 passing yards, 730 rushing yards, and 44 total touchdowns. While he remains committed to Illinois, Lopati is 'definitely interested' in Michigan and is open to exploring his options, especially after building a strong relationship with the Wolverines' new coaching staff.

Why it matters

Michigan is in need of a quarterback for its 2027 class after 4-star Peter Bourque decommitted. The Wolverines have now offered both Lopati and 4-star Dane Weber as they look to fill that void. Landing a top quarterback prospect like Lopati would be a major recruiting win for Michigan as they look to continue building their program under new leadership.

The details

Lopati has been committed to Illinois since July 2025, but his recruitment has taken off in recent months. Since January, he has received offers from Duke, Michigan State, Notre Dame, Florida, and Michigan. The Wolverines officially offered Lopati on February 18, 2026, which he called 'a huge honor.' Lopati has built a strong relationship with Michigan's new coaching staff, including offensive coordinator Jason Beck and quarterback coach Koy Detmer Jr., who visited him in Salt Lake City. While Lopati remains committed to Illinois, he is open to exploring his options and is 'definitely interested' in Michigan.

  • Lopati committed to Illinois in July 2025.
  • Since January 2026, Lopati has received offers from several top programs.
  • Michigan officially offered Lopati on February 18, 2026.

The players

Kamden Lopati

A 4-star quarterback prospect from Salt Lake City, Utah, who is currently committed to Illinois but is exploring his options after receiving an offer from Michigan.

Jason Beck

The offensive coordinator for the Michigan Wolverines football team.

Koy Detmer Jr.

The quarterback coach for the Michigan Wolverines football team.

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What they’re saying

“Honestly, getting an offer from Michigan was really cool and a huge honor. Michigan is one of those programs with a lot of history and success. It made me take a step back and think about my options, even though I'm committed to Illinois. It's always nice to know top programs are interested in you, but I'm still committed to Illinois right now.”

— Kamden Lopati, 4-star quarterback prospect (Michigan Wolverines on SI)

“Yes, there has been a consistent line of communication with the new coaching staff. Once coach Beck and coach Detmer made a home visit, things really picked up. Coach Beck and Coach Detmer have been super involved with me and my parents and made an effort to get to know me as a player and as a person. I really appreciate how they've stayed in touch, and I've had some great conversations with them. They're definitely a staff I respect a lot.”

— Kamden Lopati, 4-star quarterback prospect (Michigan Wolverines on SI)

What’s next

Lopati is focusing on his high school season right now, but he is open to potentially visiting Michigan in the future to further explore his options.

The takeaway

Michigan's offer to 4-star quarterback Kamden Lopati demonstrates the program's commitment to finding a top signal-caller for its 2027 class. While Lopati remains committed to Illinois, the strong relationship he has built with the Wolverines' new coaching staff has piqued his interest, and he is now seriously considering his options, including a potential visit to Ann Arbor.