Michigan football lands in-state commitment from Lundon Hampton

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Michigan football can't seem to go more than a day or two without a commitment these days, and the recruits still keep rolling in with just over a week before official visits start in earnest.

The Wolverines managed to get five commitments in six days, but there's been a small lull after Riverside (Calif.) Notre Dame four-star cornerback Darius Johnson committed to the maize and blue on Monday. Not anymore, however.

Having been predicted to end up wearing a winged helmet some time ago, 2027 Grand Rapids (Mich.) Kenowa Hills three-star athlete Lundon Hampton was once a heavy Michigan State lean. However, he was since made a priority by running backs coach Tony Alford, and the Wolverines quickly turned the tide. And now, it's come in full, with Hampton committing to Michigan football. He chose the maize and blue over MSU and Penn State.

BREAKING: Class of 2027 ATH Lundon Hampton has Committed to Michigan, he tells me for @Rivals

The 6’2 209 ATH chose the Wolverines over Iowa, Michigan State, and Penn State

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Though listed as an athlete, the 6-foot-2, 203-pounder is expected to join Michigan's running backs room. He's rated No. 970 overall according to the Rivals Industry Ranking (likely in part due to ESPN having no ranking for him) and is considered by Rivals' proprietary rankings to be the No. 24 athlete in the country.

Here's the scouting report from Rivals' Allen Trieu:

Will be fascinating to follow his college career because he was recruited at several positions by major schools including safety/nickel, linebacker and running back while also returning punts/kicks in high school. Has great size at 6-foot-2 and carries has 200+ pounds very well. Positive reviews from his high school coaches and trainers about work ethic and character. As a running back, has subtle ability to make defenders miss. Agile with the ability to sidestep defenders, but size also allows him to get through arm tackles. No verified speed times, but breaks some long runs, is a long strider and shows burst and acceleration when he needs to pull away or get the corner. Can catch the ball out of the backfield. On the to-do list for college is be able to focus in and learn one position, which will include pass pro if he's at running back and keep adding to his top end as far as speed.

Here are Michigan's 2027 commitments ranked by Rivals Industry Ranking:

• Chicago (Ill.) Mount Carmel four-star WR Quentin Burrell (No. 85 overall)
• Houston (Tx.) South four-star DL Xavier Muhammad (No. 102 overall)
• Kalamazoo (Mich.) Loy Norrix four-star OT Jakari Lipsey (No. 104 overall)
• Salt Lake City (Utah) West four-star QB Kamden Lopati (No. 119 overall)
• Muskegon (Mich.) four-star EDGE Recarder Kitchen (No. 134 overall)
• Jackson (Miss.) Brandon four-star RB Tyson Robinson (No. 212 overall)
• Riverside (Calif.) Notre Dame four-star CB Darius Johnson (No. 311 overall)
• Indianapolis (Ind.) four-star EDGE Jayce Brewer (No. 361 overall)
• Gatineau (Quebec) Brook Hill three-star IOL Sidney Rouleau (No. 424 overall)
• Saline (Mich.) three-star IOL Louis Esposito (No. 601 overall)
• Orlando (Fla.) Lake Nona three-star S Charles Woodson Jr. (No. 617 overall)
• Las Vegas (Nev.) Centennial three-star S Maxwell Miles (No. 805 overall)
• Grand Rapids (Mich.) Kenowa Hills three-star ATH Lundon Hampton (No. 970 overall)

Hampton also had offers from Penn State, Iowa, Kentucky, and others.

This article originally appeared on Wolverines Wire: Michigan football lands Lundon Hampton commitment

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