The Michigan Wolverines are reportedly making a strong last-ditch effort to flip Bryce Underwood, the top-ranked player in the 2025 recruiting class and a current LSU commit.
Underwood, a standout quarterback at Belleville High School, is just a short drive from Michigan’s campus, adding extra urgency to the Wolverines’ pursuit.
Underwood, who committed to LSU in January, has remained on Michigan’s radar as a potential game-changing addition to their struggling quarterback room.
A source close to the situation recently told Rivals that “Michigan’s interest in five-star LSU QB commit Bryce Underwood is ‘real’ and ‘is going to be interesting.’”
The Wolverines are reportedly hoping to make a final push to convince the star quarterback to reconsider his decision.
The timing of Michigan’s renewed interest couldn’t be more critical, as the Wolverines face ongoing quarterback uncertainty.
The team has cycled through three different quarterbacks this season and still hasn’t named a starter for their upcoming rivalry game against Michigan State.
Adding a player of Underwood’s caliber would not only stabilize the position but also provide an immediate solution.
Underwood, currently a senior at Belleville High School, is widely considered the top quarterback prospect in the nation and the top overall player in Michigan for the class of 2025.
According to 247 Sports, his skillset has made him the most coveted recruit in the country.
Andrew Ivins, a national scouting analyst, described Underwood in glowing terms, highlighting his potential as a future star at the college level.
“Potential franchise signal caller with the ideal blend of size, arm talent and athleticism,” Ivins wrote of Underwood. “Exhibited no shortage of field command midway through senior season, which makes sense given resume: over 48 career starts and upwards of 165 touchdowns accounted for.
“Those numbers are amplified even more by the fact that he’s extremely young for the grade and won’t turn 20 years old until his third year of college. Has continued to improve as a passer and has gotten much more in tune with his mechanics.
“However, the biggest revelation in his final prep campaign has been his ability to move the chains with his legs as he builds speed and dodges defenders as an open-field runner with a frame that’s north of 6-foot-3 and pushing 215 pounds.
“Displays excellent pocket awareness for his age and isn’t one that panics as pressure builds. Does best to stay on schedule and hit his marks with authority, showing the ability to not only challenge tight coverage windows with velocity over the middle, but also throw with both touch and anticipation to the second and third levels.
“Projects as a multi-year impact player for a College Football Playoff contender that has a chance to eventually emerge as a first-round pick in the NFL Draft with his tools. Might need a semester or two to find his footing, but ability to hunt big plays and distribute on the move could be hard to keep off the field even if he’s still learning how to dissect complex defenses.”
For Michigan, securing a commitment from Underwood would provide a massive boost to the program and potentially mark a turning point for head coach Sherrone Moore.
Perhaps Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy could swoop in and help secure Underwood’s commitment. Portnoy has been very vocal about his willingness to put his money where his mouth is to help Michigan’s football program.
What are your thoughts on Moore and the Wolverines making one final push for Underwood? … Will they be able to pull it off???
