BREAKING: 5-star+ QB Bryce Underwood flips from LSU to Michigan
Belleville (Mich.) Five-Star Plus+ quarterback Bryce Underwood, the nation’s No. 1 overall prospect, has flipped his commitment from LSU to Michigan, he tells On3’s Hayes Fawcett.
Underwood, who had been committed to LSU since January 6, spent more than 300 days as part of the class in Baton Rouge, which has remained a Top 5 class across the past 12 months.
Now, Underwood, a Michigan native, has chosen to stay home, revealing the decision just 14 days out from the Early Signing Period on December 4.
On Wednesday, Michigan flipped Underwood’s high school teammate, four-star cornerback Elijah Dotson.
Rumors began to swirl in October that U-M was making a real push to flip Underwood, with talks centering around an immense NIL package. Talks began to intensify and the elite 6-foot-4, 214-pounder has now shaken up the recruiting world by joining the fold in Ann Arbor.
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“Industry sources told On3 that Underwood is expected to land an NIL package valued above $5 million over three to four years, regardless of the program that lands his signature on National Signing Day,” On3’s Pete Nakos wrote on Oct. 29.
Underwood’s departure leaves LSU without a quarterback commitment for the 2025 class, which is set to sign in 14 days.
Stay tuned to The Bengal Tiger for more on this breaking news.
Bryce Underwood Scouting Summary
On3 writes this of Underwood as a prospect:
“Premier arm talent who is one of the more gifted high school quarterback prospects in recent years. Combination of arm strength, pocket feel and processing ability makes him the top quarterback in the 2025 cycle. Owns a wide-shouldered frame, measuring in at 6-foot-4, 214 pounds with 10-inch hands at the On3 Elite Series prior to his senior season. Touts a big-time arm with the ability to drive the ball with velocity to all levels of the field. Has the ability to touch every area of the field with ease. Throws a very tight spiral that amplifies the velocity on the tail of his passes. Has shown advanced skill as a passer. Comfortable delivering over the middle of the field from within the pocket. Consistently sticks the ball on receivers against tight coverage.
…Shows the ability to layer passes with touch and high-level location, especially downfield. Demonstrates the best pocket presence in the cycle entering the senior season. A vertical mover in the pocket who navigates pressure at a level well beyond his years. Has rhythmic feet when operating within structure. Doubles as a run threat with the ability to make defenders miss in space.”
