Michigan Flips Four-Star TE Colt Lumpris from Alabama, Boosts 2027 Class

May 23, 2026
Michigan Flips Four-Star TE Colt Lumpris from Alabama, Boosts 2027 Class
  • Michigan lands a major recruiting flip for the 2027 class as four-star tight end Colt Lumpris commits to Michigan, leaving Alabama.

  • Lumpris had been committed to Alabama since December 2025 and is widely viewed as a high-upside, versatile tight end with multi-sport background and potential as an every-down piece.

  • Two major recruiting outlets predict Lumpris will flip to Michigan, reinforcing the Wolverines’ late surge in the 2027 cycle.

  • Miami assessed linebacker Donte Randle as a premier pure linebacker with versatility, praising his physical upside and downfield coverage ability, including a potential nickel role.

  • Cristobal’s staff continued persistent outreach and hosted on-campus visits, helping Randall feel connected to Miami and part of the Hurricanes family.

  • Randle cited deep family involvement and said coaches recruited his family as well, reinforcing his decision to choose Miami after visiting Coral Gables.

  • May saw eight commitments for Michigan, seven from the SC Next 300, signaling a rapid build-up of the class before official visits.

  • Johnson’s commitment is framed as part of Michigan’s broader May surge, boosting the program’s depth and perceived strength at cornerback.

  • Michigan’s class features offensive weapons and linemen, including Burrell, Tyson Robinson, Sidney Rouleau, and Jakari Lipsey, among other four-star prospects.

  • Michigan’s defensive staff, including DC Jay Hill and a corners coach, is actively engaging targets with ongoing visits planned.

  • The coverage notes a new era under head coach Kyle Whittingham and emphasizes strategic recruitment in Utah and nearby regions.

  • Randle’s commitment aligns with Miami’s 2027 class strategy, which includes multiple Top100 prospects and helps Miami rank No. 4 nationally in the composite rankings.

Summary based on 11 sources


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