5-Star QB Sends Shockwaves Through College Football After Decommitting from Colorado and Committing to Michigan Over Alabama, Tennessee, and Others
In a stunning move that has rocked the college football recruiting world, a highly coveted 5-star quarterback has officially withdrawn his commitment from the University of Colorado and instead pledged his future to the University of Michigan, choosing the Wolverines over several powerhouse programs including Alabama and Tennessee.
The quarterback, widely considered one of the top signal-caller prospects in the 2025 recruiting class, announced the flip via social media on Thursday afternoon. “After long conversations with my family and lots of prayer and thought, I’ve decided to decommit from Colorado and commit to the University of Michigan,” the quarterback wrote. “This decision wasn’t easy, but I believe it’s the best one for my future as a student-athlete.”
The announcement caught many by surprise, particularly given the quarterback’s high-profile connection with Colorado head coach Deion Sanders. His original commitment to Colorado had made headlines months ago, symbolizing a major recruiting win for Sanders and his rising program in Boulder. Now, with this abrupt change of direction, Michigan has secured a massive recruiting victory of its own.
Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore and his staff had remained in quiet pursuit of the quarterback throughout the recruiting cycle, believing they still had a chance to land the prized prospect. That persistence paid off. Sources close to the recruitment say the Wolverines’ development system, strong quarterback coaching, and consistent winning culture played pivotal roles in swaying the young star.
“This kid is the total package,” said one recruiting analyst. “He’s got the arm, the athleticism, the football IQ—and now he’s heading to a program with the infrastructure to take him to the next level. Michigan just won big today.”
The flip also stings for Alabama and Tennessee, both of whom were considered serious contenders. Alabama had recently made a strong push, and Tennessee was believed to be a potential frontrunner as late as last week. However, Michigan’s steady approach and academic-athletic balance ultimately sealed the deal.
Colorado fans, meanwhile, are reeling from the sudden decommitment. Just weeks ago, the quarterback was publicly praising the Buffaloes’ program and building relationships with current commits. The change has led to speculation that behind-the-scenes shifts—either in personal priorities or NIL considerations—could have played a role. Regardless, the loss is a significant blow to Colorado’s 2025 class, which had been gaining national attention.
For Michigan, this commitment adds another star to what is shaping up to be an elite recruiting class under Moore. The Wolverines, fresh off a national title and looking to remain at the top of the college football world, now have a new face for their future offense—one who has already drawn comparisons to past greats for his poise and playmaking ability.
