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Bryce Underwood, nation's No. 1 prospect, scores on beast-mode rushing touchdown

The LSU commit would not be denied on his way to the end zone

Jack Butler, SBLive Sports

Belleville's Bryce Underwood rolls out to pass during a loss to Howell Friday, Oct. 25, 2024.
Belleville's Bryce Underwood rolls out to pass during a loss to Howell Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. / Timothy Arrick/For the Livingston Daily / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Belleville High School (Michigan) quarterback and the nation's No. 1 prospect Bryce Underwood can do through the air, on the ground and with a group of defenders on his back.

Underwood, who is committed to LSU, is playing Saline High School in the Michigan high school football District finals on Friday.

In the second quarter, Underwood avoided a Saline blitz, rolled to his left, got hit by multiple defenders, avoided the sideline and pushed multiple defenders into the end zone.

Underwood is committed to LSU, but Michigan is rumored to be working hard to flip Underwood.

University of Michigan football defensive line coach Lou Esposito and general manager Sean Magee were at Howell High School (Mich.) on Friday to watch the nation's top recruit, Bryce Underwood (Belleville), play 3-star Michigan defensive line commit Bobby Kanka (Howell) on October 25.

Rivals.com's Josh Henschke wrote in late October:

"Let’s start with the facts.

- Sherrone has spearheaded a serious push for Bryce Underwood. FACT.

- Bryce Underwood has been receptive to the advances. FACT.- Some in the recruiting circles report that Bryce is legitimately “torn” on what to do next. FACT.

- Michigan has significant support for NIL moves like this, and others, moving forward. FACT."

247sports.com on Underwood:

"Potential franchise signal caller with the ideal blend of size, arm talent and athleticism. 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."

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Jack Butler, SBLive Sports
JACK BUTLER, SBLIVE SPORTS

Jack Butler is a Regional Editor for SBLive Sports, covering Minnesota and Michigan. 

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