Four-Star QB Kamden Lopati Decommits from Illinois, Commits to Michigan

Lopati, a top-10 QB recruit in the 2027 class, will join the Wolverines after previously pledging to the Fighting Illini.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 12:08am

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Kamden Lopati, a four-star quarterback recruit from West Valley City, Utah, has decommitted from the Illinois Fighting Illini and committed to play for the Michigan Wolverines in 2027. Lopati is ranked as the No. 9 quarterback in the 2027 Rivals Industry Rankings.

Why it matters

Michigan is looking to rebuild under new head coach Kyle Whittingham, and landing a top quarterback prospect like Lopati is a significant recruiting win that could help the Wolverines return to prominence in the Big Ten.

The details

Lopati, a 6'3", 228-pound quarterback, had previously committed to Illinois but has now decided to take his talents to Ann Arbor. He also held offers from notable programs such as Notre Dame, California, and Boston College. Lopati is expected to join a Michigan quarterback room that includes Bryce Underwood, Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi, and Colin Hurley.

  • Lopati decommitted from Illinois on April 14, 2026.
  • Lopati committed to Michigan on April 15, 2026.

The players

Kamden Lopati

A four-star quarterback recruit from West Valley City, Utah, who is ranked as the No. 9 QB in the 2027 Rivals Industry Rankings.

Kyle Whittingham

The new head coach of the Michigan Wolverines, tasked with rebuilding the program after the departure of Sherrone Moore.

Bryce Underwood

A quarterback in the Michigan Wolverines' roster, expected to be the starter ahead of Lopati's arrival.

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What they’re saying

“BREAKING: Four-Star QB Kamden Lopati has Committed to Michigan, he tells me for Rivals.”

— Hayes Fawcett, On3 Sports and Rivals reporter

What’s next

Lopati will continue to develop and prepare for his arrival at Michigan in 2027, where he will compete for playing time behind Bryce Underwood.

The takeaway

Michigan's ability to land a top-10 quarterback recruit like Kamden Lopati is a promising sign for the program's future under new head coach Kyle Whittingham. This commitment could help the Wolverines rebuild and return to prominence in the Big Ten.