Bold claim: Michigan is reshaping its quarterback hunt on the fly after Peter Bourque’s de-commitment, and the Wolverines aren’t wasting a moment. They’ve targeted top passers on the West Coast, including Kamden Lopati, a 6-foot-3, 215-pound junior standout from West (Salt Lake City, UT) who is widely regarded as one of the best in the 2027 class.
Lopati has already shown eye-popping production: 2,671 passing yards and 34 TDs as a junior, plus 730 rushing yards and 10 rushing scores. Although he’s committed to Illinois since July, he’s planning to explore other programs this spring, with Michigan in the mix.
He confirmed to The Michigan Insider that he’ll take an unofficial visit to Ann Arbor from April 3–5. This trip will be Lopati’s first visit to Michigan’s campus.
247Sports’ scouting profile highlights Lopati as a top quarterback in the 2027 cycle. He carries a sturdy, linebacker-like frame but moves well for his size, showing dual-threat potential. He threw for over 3,000 yards and 30 touchdowns as a sophomore, with just four interceptions, demonstrating solid ball security while taking vertical shots. He shows pocket mobility, can escape pressure, and throw well on the run. He’s listed as a zone-read threat, with more than 600 rushing yards last season and noted toughness to break tackles in the open field. The standout quality that pops is his arm talent—he can layer deep routes and hit outside throws with velocity, and the ball seems to leap out of his hand.
Still, analysts call for continued growth in processing speed and quicker reads, though two more years of development ahead make his ceiling intriguing for college programs.
Lopati sits as the No. 114 overall prospect in the 2027 class, the No. 9 quarterback nationally, and the No. 2 player in Utah for his class, per the 247Sports Composite rankings.
If you want a broader view, you can explore Michigan’s 2027 target list and offer list at the provided links:
- 2027 targets: https://247sports.com/college/michigan/Season/2027-Football/Targets/
- 2027 offers: https://247sports.com/college/michigan/season/2027-football/offers/
- 2028 offers: https://247sports.com/college/michigan/season/2028-football/offers/
How do you see Lopati fitting into Michigan’s quarterback plans, especially given his current commitment to Illinois? Is an uncommitted top West Coast quarterback a smart gamble for a program in need of a long-term signal-caller, or is there a risk in chasing a moveable target? Share your thoughts in the comments.
