The University of Michigan is reported to be willing to offer $10.5 million in NIL money for the top recruit in the class of 2025, but there’s one more chapter in their playbook that they may open.
Quarterback Bryce Underwood switched his commitment from LSU to Michigan last week. This will keep him close to home. He was the quarterback for nearby Belleville High School.
But as the school tried to lure Underwood away from Baton Rogue, they became involved in a scam and reportedly sent Tom Brady to FaceTime him. Before becoming the NFL’s GOAT, he was the Michigan quarterback at the end of the decade. 1990
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Michigan QB Tom Brady takes the field against Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin. (John Biever/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images)
Brady and Underwood then formed a relationship that grew over several conversations. According to CBS Sports, Brady apparently told the high school student that he would be Underwood’s priority.
Michigan’s pursuit of Underwood has increased over the past few months according to ESPN, and the release of four-star recruit Carter Smith created buzz that Underwood could turn things around.
Underwood was in Ann Arbor Saturday taking control of tight end and joining the crowd against Northwestern. It turns out he was on the street with none other than Connor Stallions, the alleged leader of the sign-stealing scheme that beset the Wolverines last year during their national championship season.
Bryce Underwood recruits new QB from Belleville. who takes selfies with fans on the sidelines before the Wolverines game on Saturday, Nov. 1, Sept. 23, 2024, at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor. (Steven King/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
FORMER ALL-PRO CHAD ‘OCHOCINCO’ JOHNSON says he once soaked his ankle in teammate’s urine to keep him healthy.
However, Stallions was one of Underwood’s assistant coaches at Belleville, so it’s definitely not a coincidence.
The quarterback is listed by ESPN as the top high school prospect in the country.
It’s unknown what the specifics of Underwood’s NIL situation are with the Wolverines. But it’s safe to say it’s a factor that keeps him in his home state.
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Belleville quarterback Bryce Underwood passes Saline in the district final playoff game at Belleville High School in Belleville. on Friday, November 1, 8 Nov. 2024 (Image)
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Underwood could officially sign with Michigan December 4, when he will become the first No. 1 overall kicker since Rashan. Gary signed with the Wolverines in 2016.
Fox News’ Scott Thompson contributed to this report.
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