Michigan football predicted to flip top 2027 QB Kamden Lopati

Is Michigan football about to land its quarterback of the future? The previous staff had Peter Bourque, a highly sought-after four-star who ended up backing off his pledge once some of the support staff departed the program. But at the same time, new head coach Kyle Whittingham had his eye on another target from his old stomping grounds.

2027 West Valley City (Utah) four-star quarterback Kamden Lopati has been committed to Illinois since late July last year. After visiting Ann Arbor this past week, despite seeming as if Notre Dame was surging in his recruitment, the maize and blue made a strong impression. Strong enough that Rivals insiders Steve Wiltfong and Adam Gorney both put in predictions that Lopati will end up a Wolverine.

Rivals’ @SWiltfong_ and @adamgorney have logged expert predictions for Michigan to flip Illinois 4-star QB commit Kamden Lopati〽️ Read: https://t. co/V0lzPYjk9A pic. twitter.

com/rBlSEwwXAK — Rivals (@Rivals) April 8, 2026 Here is the scouting report from Rivals’ Greg Biggins : Lopati is one of the top quarterbacks in the national ’27 class. He’s a big frame quarterback who has actually slimmed down over the last year and has a solid 6-foot-3, 215 pound frame. A pure thrower with some under-rated athleticism and has shown he can stress a defense with his arm and his legs.