Overview
- DuPont joined the University of Michigan for the 2026–27 season and entered as the consensus preseason No. 1 prospect for the 2027 NHL Draft according to multiple scouting lists.
- In his NCAA debut for Michigan he played on the top defensive pairing, recorded two assists, and showed the mobility and playmaking that scouts value.
- DuPont arrives with a standout WHL résumé that includes 73 points in 63 games, a WHL championship and the distinction of being the league's first exceptional‑status defenseman.
- DuPont himself said the jump to college hockey will be a big test because of the game's greater speed, size and physicality, and evaluators say his adaptation this season is the key uncertainty in projecting him as the top pick.
- Michigan will benefit from high-profile scouting access as NHL teams monitor his play and his performance could influence draft narratives and team planning, including interest from nearby franchises such as Detroit.