New team emerging as a contender for 2025 No. 1 prospect Bryce Underwood

The expected commitment of 2025 Five-Star Plus+ QB Bryce Underwood isn’t scheduled until early January. But a few teams have already made their names known in his recruitment, namely Michigan and LSU, two schools he visited this summer.

But a new contender has emerged in the race to land him, according to 247Sports’ Steve Wiltfong: Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes.

On Wednesday, Wiltfong reported that Underwood will take an unofficial visit to Boulder for CU’s highly anticipated home showdown with USC.

“We were able to talk to Prime,” Underwood’s dad told Wiltfong. “Everybody pitches they want Bryce to take the keys to their offense. They think he’s a guy to backup or be mentored by Shedeur. Just having that opportunity and Prime is a legend. When I was a kid I wanted to be like Prime. I played corner. Having that guy on the other end talking to my son, it was surreal. … We really like Colorado.”

Underwood is also expected back at LSU for a game this fall and could return to Michigan as well.

Bryce Underwood Recruiting Profile

In addition to ranking as the nation’s No. 1 quarterback, Underwood is tabbed as the top player in the class regardless of position, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

As a freshman at Belleville (Mich.) High, Underwood threw for 2,888 yards and 39 touchdowns with only four interceptions in 2021. He then led Belleville to a perfect 14-0 record and another state title in 2022, throwing for 2,762 yards and 37 touchdowns as a sophomore.

On3’s Scouting and Rankings team writes this about him as a prospect:

“Underwood is the early top quarterback prospect in the 2025 cycle. A top arm talent and plus athlete who is among the more physically-gifted quarterback prospects in recent cycles. Measured at 6-foot-3, 210 pounds with a 10-inch hand the spring after his sophomore season. Owns a big-time arm with the ability to drive the ball with velocity to all levels of the field. Throws a very tight spiral that amplifies the velocity on the tail of his passes. Has shown advanced nuance and skill as a passer early on. 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. Doubles as a run threat with the ability to make defenders miss and pull away at the second level. Has a 27-1 record as as a starter over the first two years of his high school career, leading his school to back-to-back state titles. Completed 65% of his passes for 2,751 yards and 37 touchdowns as a sophomore. Also rushed for 642 yards and eight scores. Very young for the cycle with an August birthday and could technically be a 2026 prospect. Has considerable physical upside and room for continued growth.”

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