Leading 2025 hire, QB Underwood, picks LSU

• Tom VanHaaren, ESPN Staff WriterJan 6, 2024, 06:08 PM ET Close ESPN staff author Joined ESPN in 2011

• Graduated from Central Michigan

LSU received a commitment from the No. 1 hire in the 2025 class Saturday when quarterback Bryce Underwood announced his decision to bet the Tigers.Underwood selected LSU over a final group of Alabama and Michigan, giving coach Brian Kelly the very best prospect and top quarterback in the cycle.A 6-foot-4, 205-pound hire from Belleville, Michigan, Underwood had deals from the likes of Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Michigan and most other major programs. However, it was LSU that won out.”They provided me as a sophomore, have been hiring me ever since and the program history, “Underwood stated.”They have fantastic program history, terrific quarterback history, as well.”Editor’s Picks 1 Associated As a junior at Belleville High School, Underwood threw for 3,165 backyards and had 40 goals with simply two interceptions. He likewise had 160 hurrying lawns and 7 hurrying touchdowns for the team. He is deemed a prospective immediate impact prospect for LSU.Underwood has goals to make it to the next level, which he said was a huge part of the discussion with the LSU coaches.”The development for me as a quarterback to prepare myself for the NFL is what mattered for me,” Underwood said.”Also, having a relatable offense that I’m entering into is a huge thing also.” LSU’s staff likewise was able to utilize the truth that Jayden Daniels had simply won the Heisman Trophy. That resonated with Underwood, who stated he’s able to see the success he might have

at LSU, rather than needing to picture what might be.His commitment gives the Tigers 4 ESPN 300 dedications in the 2025 class, in addition to luxury wide receiver Dakorien Moore( No. 4 possibility in general from Duncan, Texas), running back Harlem Berry (No. 16)and linebacker Keylan Moses(No. 265).