247Sports director of scouting Andrew Ivins named former Texas star quarterback Vince Young, a Heisman Trophy winner and national champion, as his player comparison for Underwood — a comp that was backed by 247's national recruiting analyst Tom Loy.

A shadow figure who helped Michigan secure its quarterback of the future was actually a legendary QB from the Wolverines' past. During the final stretch of Michigan's aggressive, months-long push to land No.

It has been a rough year for the defending national champions, but on Thursday, the Wolverines got some great news: The nation’s No. 1 recruit, quarterback Bryce Underwood — an athletic 6-foot-4, 205-pound 17-year-old — announced he was flipping his commitment from LSU to Michigan.

Bryce Underwood, the 2025 No. 1 NCAAF recruit, flipped to Michigan after pledging to play at LSU, a person familiar with the decision said Thursday.

Renewed focus under Sherrone Moore and some help from Michigan alum Tom Brady helped lure star QB prospect Bryce Underwood to Ann Arbor, according to Bruce Feldman.

Former Michigan quarterback Tom Brady helped the Wolverines land a commitment from No. 1 recruit Bryce Underwood

Add another win to Tom Brady’s ledger. The legendary former NFL quarterback played an important role in helping his alma mater Michigan land Bryce Underwood, the No. 1 recruit in the class of 2025. Brady FaceTimed Underwood during the final stages of Michigan’s recruitment and subsequently struck up a relationship with the heralded quarterback prospect,