5-star quarterback Bryce Underwood, 247Sports’ No. 1 participant within the Class of 2025, shocked the world Thursday when he flipped his dedication from LSU to Michigan, 247Sports studies. The Belleville, Michigan native determined to stay in his residence state moderately than play for the Tigers subsequent season.
Underwood turns into the primary No. 1 recruit to decide to Michigan since defensive lineman Rashan Gary in 2016 and first five-star quarterback since J.J. McCarthy, who led the Wolverines to a nationwide championship in 2023. He had presents from practically each main college within the nation.
Underwood has drawn comparisons to Vince Younger for his working fashion however is probably a extra developed passer at this part of his profession.
“Potential franchise sign caller with the best mix of dimension, arm expertise and athleticism,” 247Sports director of scouting Andrew Ivins wrote. “Exhibited no scarcity of discipline command halfway via senior season, which is smart given resume: over 48 profession begins and upwards of 165 touchdowns accounted for. These numbers are amplified much more by the truth that he is extraordinarily younger for the grade and will not flip 20 years previous till his third yr of faculty.”
The addition is a game-changer for Michigan soccer and revitalizes the Sherrone Moore period. Underwood pushes the Wolverines to the No. 14 class within the nation with 19 commits, in keeping with 247Sports. He joins No. 2 offensive deal with Andrew Babalola as five-star recruits within the class. Underwood may have a shot to compete for the beginning quarterback job in 2025 and resurrect a passing offense that ranks No. 129 nationally.
Underwood had been dedicated to LSU since January and was the crown jewel of the Brian Kelly recruiting period. He dedicated within the wake of the Tigers producing Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Jayden Daniels and was on observe to steer a top-five nationwide recruiting class. Nevertheless, LSU has fallen from No. 1 to 36 in whole offense in 2024.
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