After the defection of four-star signal caller Peter Bourque in February, Michigan football finally has its quarterback of the future.
Kyle Whittingham treaded into his old stomping grounds, seeking fortune that lay in Salt Lake City (Utah) West, in four-star dual-threat Kamden Lopati — the No. 50 player in the country, according to ESPN. The problem? Lopati had long been pledged to Big Ten foe, Illinois.
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However, on Monday, that changed. Lopati backed off his commitment to the Illini, allowing him to seek other fortunes. Thus, on Tuesday, he opted to follow those who had originally set upon the land of Utah, ultimately pledging to the maize and blue.
Here is the scouting report on Lopati from 247Sports’ Andrew Ivins:
-Savvy dual-threat quarterback that excels as a vertical passer and a power runner in a spread attack.-Built almost like a linebacker and measured just under 6-foot-3, 225 pounds in advance of senior year.-Can get the ball out fast with a smooth 3/4 release.-Likes to use touch when looking deep.-Will hit his first read and keep an offense on schedule, but tends to make some of his best tosses when working off-script as he constantly extends plays with his short-area quickness and pocket awareness.-Dangerous on the scramble and is the type of number that defenses have to account for in the RPO game with his vision and creativity.-Projects as a potential Power Four starter that can thrive in a system that wants to capitalize on his mobility.
Lopati had been predicted by several at Rivals, even before his Illinois defection, to the maize and blue. He is now the sixth pledge of the 2027 class, joining four-stars Recarder Kitchen and Darrell Mattison, and three-stars Maxwell Miles, Sidney Rouleau, and Louis Esposito.
This article originally appeared on Wolverines Wire: Michigan football lands top QB recruit Kamden Lopati
