Top 2027 4-Star Recruit Drops Surprising Details on Michigan’s Pursuit—What They Revealed Will Shock Fans

Recruiting in college football often feels like a high-stakes chess match — but what happens when the key player shares more than just talent with the coach trying to recruit him? Enter Colt Lumpris, a four-star gem from The Lawrenceville School, who’s not just catching eyes on the field but also connecting on a personal level with Michigan’s offensive line coach, Grant Newsome, an alum of the very same prep school. It’s almost like a secret handshake that could tip the scales for the Wolverines in 2027. But here’s the kicker—Lumpris isn’t solely about gridiron glory; his sharp focus on academics and meaningful relationships might just be the game-changer in his decision. Is Michigan’s blend of football prowess and scholarly prestige the perfect playbook for Lumpris? The Wolverines seem poised—yet the recruiting saga is far from over. LEARN MORE.

One of the Michigan football team’s top targets in the 2027 recruiting class is four-star athlete Colt Lumpris. Lumpris is a guy that head coach Sherrone Moore is hoping to land, and so far, offensive line coach Grant Newsome is leading the way in his recruitment.

Grant Newsome and Colt Lumpris share one thing in common as Newsome attended Lumpris’ high school. Lumpris currently attends The Lawrenceville School in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. That connection has been big for the Wolverines.

“We’ve just got that connection because he’s from my school,” Lumpris said, according to an article from On3. “He gets everything about it. We could talk about pretty much anything because he gets it all.”

Not only has Newsome coached at Michigan, but he was a player for the Wolverines. He knows what it’s like to go from The Lawrenceville School to Michigan, so he can relate to Lumpris’ recruitment a lot.

“I knew coach Newsome for a while, and he would come to my school and we’d talk then, but now, getting to be able to text them and call them is a pretty cool experience,” Lumpris added.

Another thing that bodes well for the Wolverines is the university’s academic prestige. Michigan is one of the best schools in the country, and that is very important for Lumpris.

“I’m big on education because I go to a very high academic school,” he said. “Also great football and just having good connections with the coaches and everyone there in general.”

All in all, Lumpris is looking for a lot more than just football in his future school. He is thinking about everything.

“It’ll definitely come down to not just football,” Lumpris said. “It’s the connections that you have with people.”

Because of Grant Newsome, the Michigan football team is already in a great spot with Colt Lumpris. There is still a lot of work that the Wolverines need to do to secure a commitment, but they are in good standing early on.

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