The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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SEPTEMBER 2025 ❱ THE WOLVERINE 53 ❱ COMMIT PROFILE BY ETHAN MCDOWELL M ichigan landed its top priority 2027 quarterback this summer, securing a pledge from Peter Bourque. Penn State and Georgia pushed, but the Wolverines emerged as the choice for the nation's No. 86 junior. A skilled quarterback for Hingham (Mass.) Tabor Academy, Bourque had picked up his offer from U-M in the spring. Offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey quickly identified him as a pri- ority and hosted him twice this year be- fore securing this early pledge. "The program history of Michigan is unlike many, and the school is top-tier," Bourque told Rivals' Steve Wiltfong. "I'm also a huge fan of the coaching staff there. I've been fortunate enough to form a great relationship with them." The coveted quarterback knows how to keep a play alive. He has the arm tal- ent to make every throw, but his ability to scramble, extend the play and just give his receiver a chance separates Michigan's newest commit from his peers. He's excited to wrap up his recruit- ment with more than a year until sign- ing day. Michigan checked a lot of boxes for the New Englander. "I realized Michigan has everything I am looking for," Bourque said. "It feels great to wrap it up prior to the season so all my focus can go back to what is important, winning football games at Tabor Academy and continuing to develop." The nation's No. 7 quarterback pros- pect committed to the Wolverines Aug. 11. His high school head coach, Jeff Moore, sees U-M as a great fit. Lindsey has a history with tall pocket passers who make plays with their legs. Bourque checks in at 6-4, 195 pounds and routinely pulls off highlight reel scrambles that changed games for his high school squad last fall. "He's a great kid," Moore told The Wolverine. "He works really hard, and he's got one of the best arms in the county. When you compare him to the other guys with his level arm, he's prob- ably one of, if not the most, athletic." Lindsey was Bourque's primary re- cruiter, and his history with quarterback development certainly helped U-M's case with the elite passer. He visited Ta- bor this spring, and their conversations left Moore impressed. "He's someone who is incredibly in- telligent, he's a really easy person to talk to, he's a really nice guy and I think he and Pete really connected," Moore said. "And obviously, Michigan's had a really storied success of developing quarter- backs, but so has Coach Lindsey in his own right before he got to Michigan. "I think both of those two things combined is something that really in- trigued Pete." Bourque threw for more than 1,700 yards with 13 touchdowns as a sopho- more in nine games, and he added 3 more scores and 300 yards on the ground. The top-ranked prospect in Massachusetts is the best prospect in his home state re- gardless of class, according to MaxPreps. Moore watched his quarterback take on an increased leadership role this offseason and, on the field, Bourque is making full-field reads while also pre- paring to assume more responsibility in the running game. He clearly has the mobility to make plays on the ground. That athleticism showed up frequently on tape last fall with Bourque eluding defenders and es- caping the pocket to find receivers deep downfield. "When the ball is in Pete's hands, the play is never dead until it comes out," Moore said. Bourque is a proven winner who led Tabor to an 8-1 record and its first New England Preparatory School Athletic Council bowl win since 2016. He took home All-Independent School League honors that fall. Moore heaped praise on the Michigan commit's athletic ability and approach to the process. The coach sees Michigan and Bourque as a great match for each other. Bourque really cares about the game, his coach explained. "I think those things really lead up to what a typical Michigan player is — and a Michigan man," Moore said. "I think he'll be a really good fit there. I know he's really excited, but I think Michi- gan's getting someone who's pretty special as well." ❑ 2027 Quarterback Peter Bourque Chooses To Go Blue PLAYER EVALUATION STRENGTHS: "From a processing and pocket maneuvering standpoint, Peter Bourque does an excellent job navigating space and delivering passes accurately and on time. He's a qual- ity athlete that can create yards for himself outside of the pocket. He has the arm strength to push the ball vertically and he can deliver it with quality RPM's." AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT: "Would really like to see more consistency and production from him going into his junior season and think he has the tools to produce at a high level next season. Also, he is one of the older prospects in the 2027 cycle as he could technically be a 2026 prospect from an age perspective." PLAYER COMPARISON: "Still a bit early at this stage, but two names that sort of cross my mind when we talk about comps for him would be [New Orleans Saints second-round draft pick in 2025] Tyler Shough and [Houston Texans quarterback] Davis Mills. Taller, athletic builds with excellent arm talent and the ability to push the ball vertically and layer the football with touch and precision. Maybe not known for their mobile ability, but can escape pressure and create yards when needed. Consistency is the biggest key. These are guys who flash serious ability but have lapses at times when it comes to consistent decision making. The highs are extremely high, but the lows give you some head scratches from the sideline." — Rivals national scout Cody Bellaire Bourque is rated as the No. 7 quarterback and No. 86 overall prospect nationally in the junior class according to the Rivals Industry Ranking. PHOTO BY CHAD SIMMONS/RIVALS