Four-star tight end Colt Lumpris, once pledged to the Alabama Crimson Tide, announced on Tuesday that he will join the Michigan Wolverines, flipping his commitment just months after initially committing in December 2025.
A strategic shift for Alabama's 2027 class
The move comes as Alabama's 2027 recruiting class, now comprising six verbal pledges, sees a reshuffling of its offensive skill set, with Lumpris joining a group that already includes three-star tight end Oakley Keegan.
Lumpris, a native of New Jersey and a standout at The Lawrenceville School, arrives in Ann Arbor with a national ranking of 289 overall and the 16th spot among tight ends, according to the 247Sports Composite.
His decision underscores the growing competition for top prospects in the Northeast, a region that has recently produced several high‑profile recruits opting for programs beyond the traditional powerhouses.
Coaches at Rivals and 247Sports have highlighted the strategic implications for both schools, noting that Alabama retains a strong pipeline while Michigan gains a versatile playmaker.
The ripple extends to the high school level, where Lumpris's former teammate Oakley Keegan, a three‑star recruit from Liverpool High School in New York, remains committed to Alabama, illustrating the nuanced dynamics of intra‑state recruiting.