Kyle Whittingham and the Michigan Wolverines flipped a player from the Alabama Crimson Tide, earning the commitment of Colt Lumpris.
Lumpris announced his commitment to the Wolverines on Saturday, per On3 insider Hayes Fawcett. Hailing from Lawrenceville, Ner Jersey, he originally committed to the Crimson Tide last December before changing course this month.
Lumpris stands out as a three-star prospect with an 89 score on 247Sports. He ranks sixth among players in the state of New Jersey and 16th among tight ends. His composite score of 0.9085 puts him in four-star territory, ranking sixth, 16th and 289th nationally in those respective categories.
“High-upside two-way standout at tight end and edge rusher who could feasibly play either side of the ball at the P4 level. Verified hovering a shade over 6-foot-6, 225 pounds with long arms and massive hands. Possesses immense bulking capacity. Unique fluidity of movement for a player of his size. Lacrosse multi-sport experience clearly translates, considering his ideal short-area quickness and redirection capability. Clear red zone threat who will battle at the catch point,” 247Sports’ Scouting Analyst Hudson Standish wrote.
“Growing as a pure ball tracker, but flashed plenty of positives in that regard as a junior. Can generate explosive power in the legs and plays with impressive jump timing. Primarily deployed as a slot receiver at the prep level, will need to continue improving play strength, technique, and contact courage before he’s ready to give quality in-line reps. Should be viewed as an immensely high-ceiling pass catcher with an ideal blend of route-running savvy and contested catch ability. Could eventually draw looks from NFL scouts if he keeps progressing.”
Kyle Whittingham looks forward to his time as Michigan’s head coach, spending the last 32 years at Utah. The Wolverines are coming off a 9-4 record in 2025, unable to make the cut for the College Football Playoff. They lost 41-27 to the Texas Longhorns in the Citrus Bowl to end the campaign.
Kyle Whittingham and the Michigan Wolverines flipped a player from the Alabama Crimson Tide, earning the commitment of Colt Lumpris. Lumpris announced his commitment to the Wolverines on Saturday, per On3 insider Hayes Fawcett. Hailing from Lawrenceville, Ner Jersey, he originally committed to the Crimson Tide last December before changing course this month.
