QB room takes shape as Michigan secures LSU transfer Colin Hurley

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After four departures from the quarterbacks room, new Michigan football head coach Kyle Whittingham ensured that it wouldn't be barren.

Yes, Bryce Underwood is the star and starter, and his retention was of paramount importance. But, as we've seen across college football, having competent backups is paramount, and now the Wolverines have them. On Sunday, Michigan got a commitment from former Colorado State starter Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi to go along with the two incoming freshmen. And on Tuesday, the maize and blue added another.

Not long after being predicted to end up in Ann Arbor, Whittingham managed to secure former LSU four-star QB Colin Hurley, who still has three years of eligibility remaining. He was in the same class (2024) as departee Jadyn Davis.

Hurley was rated No. 337 overall according to the Rivals Industry Ranking, as well as the No. 23 quarterback and 40th-best player in the state of Florida in the 2024 class. In his two years with the Tigers, Hurley has yet to attempt a pass.

Here is the scouting report from 247Sports' Andrew Ivins:

A quarterback protege of sorts that has flashed some arm talent over the years on both Friday nights and on the camp circuit. Owns a stocky frame having measured roughly 6-foot, 210 pounds in April of 2022. Got varsity snaps as an eighth grader at a storied Jacksonville Trinity Christian program and ended up leading the school to a Florida 2A state title as a freshman. Pretty mechanically sound for a youngster as he has cultivated a quick release and found ways to generate plenty of velocity through his torso. Has operated primarily out of a single-back spread attack that likes to move him around and shown that he can extend plays as he goes through his first, second and third progressions. However, shouldn’t exactly be viewed as a true dual-threat talent as he isn’t one that’s going to beat too many defenders to the edge with his footspeed. Must keep progressing and learn how to cut down on the errant throws while improving the completion percentage, but has some tools to work with and has made it clear that he isn’t afraid to punch the timesheet and get better, which is certainly encouraging. Destined to take a redshirt year after reclassifying from the class of 2025 to the class of 2024 in November of 2022 as he’s on track to start college classes at just 16 years old. Biggest thing once he arrives at the school of his choice will likely be learning how to process at a high level and figuring out how to keep drives alive while under duress, especially if he’s dealing with all the twitched-up pass rushers that patrol the SEC week in and week out.

He hails originally from Jacksonville (Fla.) Trinity Christian School and is listed at 6-foot-1, 218 pounds. Ironically, as Bryce Underwood was originally committed to the 2025 LSU class, that makes for two who were supposed to be the QB room together in Baton Rouge now in Ann Arbor.

This article originally appeared on Wolverines Wire: Michigan lands LSU QB transfer Colin Hurley to bolster depth

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