CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, Ill. (WAND) - A major shake-up for Illinois football recruiting—four-star quarterback Kamden Lopati has decommitted from the Illinois Fighting Illini football, according to a report from Rivals.
BREAKING: Four-Star QB Kamden Lopati has Decommitted from Illinois, he tells me for @Rivals
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) April 13, 2026
The 6’3 228 QB from West Valley City, UT had been Committed to the Fighting Illini since July
He’s ranked as the No. 9 QB in the 2027 Rivals Industry Rankingshttps://t.co/9IZc35JveX pic.twitter.com/MPm1VrLsrb
The 6-foot-3, 228-pound quarterback from West Valley City had been committed to Illinois since July but has now reopened his recruitment.
Lopati is considered one of the top prospects in his class, ranked as the No. 9 quarterback in the 2027 Rivals Industry Rankings.
The decommitment is a notable development for Illinois as the program continues to build its future roster. It’s unclear at this time what programs may now be in contention for Lopati or what led to his decision.
Illinois will now look to regroup in its 2027 recruiting efforts following the loss of one of its top quarterback commits.
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