Less than two months after Bryce Underwood’s arrival at Michigan, some of his new teammates were ready to test the Wolverines’ new five-star freshman quarterback.
The opportunity came during Michigan’s winter workouts, which include players competing against each other in 15-round, one-on-one sessions that feature sled pushes, races and other speed and agility exercises. Whoever wins each round gets a point.
Jake Garcia transfers to Michigan: What it means for QB battle headlined by 5-star freshman Bryce Underwood
Cody Nagel
Since the showdowns have players in similar weight classes pitted against each other, some of the 6-foot-4, 210-pound Underwood’s early opponents were members of the Wolverines’ defensive front seven, including standout senior defensive end TJ Guy. Not only did the 17-year old Underwood beat one of the defensive ends one day but he lost by just one point to another defensive end the next day.
It impressed both teammates and members of Michigan’s staff, and Underwood hasn’t stopped impressing since that point. He’s become the clear favorite in the Wolverines’ starting quarterback job and has more than lived up to the hype that comes along with being the No. 1 ranked overall player in the 2025 recruiting class.
“He’s a unique and rare guy,” a source told CBS Sports.
It’s been a combination of Underwood’s physical ability to go along with advanced maturity, work ethic and leadership skills for someone his age.
Despite players being given time off in May, Underwood has been a constant presence around…
..
[ad_2]