Five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood, 247Sports’ No.
1 player in the Class of 2025, shocked the world Thursday when he flipped his commitment from LSU to Michigan, 247Sports reports.
The Belleville, Michigan native decided to remain in his home state rather than play for the Tigers next season.
1 recruit to commit to Michigan since defensive lineman Rashan Gary in 2016 and first five-star quarterback since J.J. McCarthy, who led the Wolverines to a national championship in 2023.
Underwood will have a shot to compete for the starting quarterback job in 2025 and resurrect a passing offense that ranks No.
Bryce Underwood is a five-star quarterback and 247Sports’ No. One 2025 player stunned everyone on Thursday by switching his commitment from LSU to Michigan, according to 247Sports. This year, instead of playing for the Tigers, the Belleville, Michigan native chose to stay in his home state.
Now, Underwood is the first No. The first five-star quarterback to commit to Michigan since J. and the first recruit since defensive lineman Rashan Gary in 2016. The J. McCarthy, who in 2023 guided the Wolverines to a national title. Almost all of the nation’s top universities extended offers to him.
Young’s running style has been compared to Vince Young’s, but at this stage of his career, he may be a more accomplished passer.
Andrew Ivins, director of scouting for 247Sports, wrote, “Potential franchise signal caller with the ideal blend of size, arm talent, and athleticism.”. Midway through the senior season, he showed no lack of field command, which is no surprise considering his resume, which includes more than 48 career starts and more than 165 touchdowns. Given that he is incredibly young for the grade and won’t turn 20 until his third year of college, those numbers are further magnified. “.
The addition breathes new life into the Sherrone Moore era and changes the game for Michigan football. The Wolverines are forced to the No by Underwood. 247Sports reports that there are 19 commits in the nation’s 14th class. He becomes a member of No. Andrew Babalola, a five-star recruit in the class, is the second offensive tackle. Underwood will be able to revive a passing offense that ranks No. 1 and contend for the starting quarterback position in 2025. nationwide, 129.
Underwood was the jewel in the crown of the Brian Kelly recruiting era, having committed to LSU since January. After the Tigers produced quarterback Jayden Daniels, who won the Heisman Trophy, he committed and was expected to be the top recruit in the country. LSU, though, has dropped from No. 2024 offense totals range from 1 to 36.
