5-Star QB Stuns College Football World by Turning Down $7.3 Million, Decommitting from Colorado, and Choosing Michigan Wolverines Over Notre Dame and Florida State….
In a stunning twist that’s rocked the college football world, 5-star quarterback phenom Jayden Walker has decommitted from Colorado, turning down a reported $7.3 million in NIL offers to commit to the Michigan Wolverines. The elite signal-caller had been considered a cornerstone of Coach Deion Sanders’ vision in Boulder, but shocked fans and analysts alike with his decision to prioritize legacy and development over immediate payday.
Walker, the top-ranked QB in the 2025 class, also spurned strong pushes from Notre Dame and Florida State before choosing Michigan. Sources close to Walker say his decision was fueled by the Wolverines’ proven track record of developing NFL-ready quarterbacks and the stability of their program under Coach Sherrone Moore.
“I’m chasing greatness, not just money,” Walker said in a statement. “Michigan gives me the best path to becoming the player and leader I want to be.”
The move is a major win for Michigan’s recruiting class and a blow to Colorado’s momentum. It also sends a powerful message about the shifting values among top recruits, suggesting that for some, long-term success and fit still trump short-term financial gains in the high-stakes NIL era.
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