Recruiting Roundup: Predictions for Michigan’s 2025 QB, who isn’t Bryce Underwood
In the 2025 cycle, the Wolverines are seeking to sign two highly regarded signal-callers.
The Michigan Wolverines recently defeated the Penn State Nittany Lions in Happy Valley, their biggest win of the year. The win was significant for many reasons, but it also provided a clear picture of Michigan’s performance against the top teams in the country.
The Wolverines demonstrated that they are as good as they seem, which benefits them both in the standings and in the recruitment process.
Bryce Underwood
Leading the race for a dual-threat quarterback is Michigan.
As the world of college football continues to lean toward quick dual-threat gunslingers, Michigan hopes to emulate J.J. McCarthy with Carter Smith, a 2025 four-star quarterback. A few weeks ago, the Wolverines welcomed Smith for their primetime game versus the Purdue Boilermakers. The prospect was impressed by both the Big House overall and the on-field action.
After the game, Smith spoke with Steve Wiltfong ($) of 247Sports and expressed his opinion that Michigan would be a good place for him to start his career. He said, “I think I fit their scheme offensively and I think I’ll be able to really develop as a quarterback there.” The individuals there were of very good quality; they were all really friendly and grounded.
According to Smith’s comments from last week, Michigan seemed to be headed in the right path. The youthful signal-caller was quite positive about Michigan’s atmosphere and coaching staff. Wiltfong formally recorded a Crystal Ball in the Maize and Blue’s favor.
As of right now, Smith is the 14th best passer in the nation for the class of 2025. The Wolverines are still pursuing in-state five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood, who is rated as the top passer. The Wolverines would love to have both quarterbacks, but they are unwilling to place all of their eggs in one basket.
After passing on a number of prospects and failing to select a signal-caller in the 2023 class, Michigan is prioritizing maintaining its quarterback recruiting success in the wake of 2024 four-star Jadyn Davis.
Michigan hopes that the Boise State coaching change will help them.
Every program is aware that there will always be dogs competing till pen hits paper. With regard to four-star wide receiver Gatlin Bair, that is undoubtedly the case. The Wolverines heavily recruited the No. 10 ranked receiver in the 2024 class, who visited in late June and made a commitment to the Boise State Broncos at the start of August.
With a 5-5 record thus far in the season, Boise State is in danger of experiencing its first losing campaign since 1997. Andy Avalos, the head coach of the program, will be leaving on Sunday after 22-14 years in charge. Other colleges are resuming their search for Bair now that the program’s coaching future is uncertain.
Being a dual-sport player, the quick receiver also competes in track and field. In the 100 and 200 meter dashes, he has amazing speed and great jumping statistics. Bair has all the makings of a future superstar receiver. At six feet two, he would provide the Wolverines with a strong downfield threat.
Prior to his commitment to Boise State, Bair was also heavily recruited by the Oregon Ducks. Despite his appearance of a serious commitment, he spent this past weekend visiting Oregon. As the Wolverines go back into the lead and attempt to get the top prospect in Idaho, expect them to mount a determined comeback.
Michigan gets a five-star power forward to commit.
The Wolverines are making some noise on the recruiting path in addition to their success in basketball. Khani Rooths, a five-star power forward in 2024, made his commitment to the Wolverines on Sunday. Coming from the formidable IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, Rooths is rated as a top-10 power forward in the class and among the top 30 recruits overall. In Rooths’ recruiting, the Wolverines faced Georgia and Florida State down to the wire and prevailed.
Rooths told Dushawn London of 247Sports, “I chose Michigan because I’m a big guy on relationships and how genuine people are.” “I want to be a part of the really nice family atmosphere that coach Juwan, the coaching staff, and the players have.”
When trying to make the last pitch to possible commits, it’s usually a strong sign that the Wolverines hosted Rooths last before he made his final decision. The coaching staff spent some time in Ann Arbor with Rooths, as did current players Terrance Williams and Dug McDaniel.
“Coach Juwan, the GA, and the players were all involved in this,” the statement reads. They currently have two DMC players on the squad in Terrance Williams and Dug McDaniel, but no one player stood out in particular.
Despite the setback caused by Howard’s recent heart surgery, Rooths recognized the intensity with which he was pushing to get the promising young player to Michigan. He was back on Rooths’ trail as soon as he felt well enough to resume recruiting, and it paid off in the end by getting his commitment. The five-star player is aware of his immediate potential to make an impression.
They said that because of my versatility, I’m the guy they’re missing right now. I think I can fit in and have an immediate influence,” Rooths remarked. “Their play style suits me, and they have a lot of wings in the league the last three years,” I’m pretty good at navigating their system.
Rooths is excited to watch the Wolverines’ performance this year. Given how often the level of play fluctuates over the college basketball season, Rooths will be closely monitoring the team’s response to hardship. Rooths intends to hold off on signing until the spring, refusing to do so during the early signing period.
