On3 VP Steve Wilftong predicts three more flips for Michigan football after Underwood flip

Things are moving fast now. #GoBlue

Michigan football certainly isn’t done yet, after Bryce Underwood flipped from his longtime commitment from ‘dream school’ LSU to the Wolverines on Thursday. With 13 days until the early signing period, there are several uncommitted and prospects committed elsewhere who certainly will now give the maize and blue a strong look in hopes to join a special class.

Not long after Underwood’s surprise (in terms of timing) pledge to the Wolverines, On3 vice president Steve Wiltfong logged three predictions via the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine for Michigan football to flip now that Underwood is in the fold.

Here’s more on each in terms of where they currently are, ranking, and scouting report.

Alex Graham

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The in-state defensive back from Detroit (Mich.) Cass Tech (though he briefly played at IMG Academy in Florida) has long been committed to Colorado, but officially visited Michigan football for the Oregon game earlier this month.

* Ovr Pos St
247Sports Composite 4 372 36 4
On3 Industry Ranking 3 484 48 10
247Sports 3 – 36 5
On3 3 – 64 10
ESPN 3 – 41 6
Rivals 3 – 54 –

And his scouting report via 247Sports:

A play-making defensive back prospect that began his prep career up in Detroit before transferring into the national powerhouse that is IMG Academy ahead of junior season. Size hasn’t been third-party verified, but looks to be pushing 6-foot with more of a stout build. Has experience working in both press-man and off coverage. Rather fluid with his backpedal and does a nice job of mirroring with his hips while trying to steer wide receivers towards the sidelines. Not one that usually shies away from contact and tends to embrace his role in run support. Lack of data points isn’t ideal, but he has looked the part as an 11th grader working opposite five-star corner Ellis Robinson IV, and did win a number of track and field awards as a youngster. Could carve out a role at a number of spots in the secondary. Must stay healthy having dealt with numerous injuries over the years, but has multi-year Power Five starter upside and tools to emerge as a difference-maker on the backend.

Derek Meadows

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Meadows was once a five-star prospect but has dropped slightly in the recruiting rankings over the course of the 2025 cycle. He had visited Michigan football for the spring game and again in the summer recruiting cycle before committing to LSU. The Las Vegas (Nev.) Bishop Gorman four-star wideout surprised many after taking an unofficial visit to Ann Arbor for the Oregon game. Still committed to LSU, Notre Dame is also a contender for a flip.

* Ovr Pos St
247Sports Composite 4 119 17 3
On3 Industry Ranking 4 104 15 2
247Sports 4 46 7 1
On3 4 259 35 1
ESPN 4 205 27 4
Rivals 4 107 16 2

And his scouting report via 247Sports:

Meadows is a jumbo receiver and one of the more intriguing players in the ’25 class. He has a rare combination of size, athleticism and body control and is only scratching the surface of how good we think he can be. At 6-6, 200 pounds and an 80” wingspan, he’s a matchup nightmare for smaller defensive backs and should be an immediate red zone threat. He can run as well and is one of the region’s top track athletes although a hamstring injury has limited him this Spring. He was the Gatorade Track and Field Athlete of the Year as a sophomore and is one of the region’s top hurdlers. He has a big frame and it wouldn’t shock us if he eventually grows in to a pass catching tight end who would be lethal working against linebackers and safeties down the middle of the field. Saying that, he has a receiver skill set and we’ve seen him dominate on the 7v7 circuit with his length, jump ball skills and ability to catch the ball through contact. His upside is extremely high and with continued development, there’s no question he has the potential to play on Sunday’s for a very long time.

On3’s Michigan insider EJ Holland and LSU insider Shea Dixon also put in flip predictions for Meadows to end up in Ann Arbor.

Bradley Gompers

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A former high school teammate of current Michigan football linebacker Cole Sullivan, the 2025 Pittsburgh (Pa.) Central Catholic athlete has been committed to Duke for some time, but visited Ann Arbor for the MSU game late in October.

* Ovr Pos St
247Sports Composite 4 199 9 4
On3 Industry Ranking 4 129 10 4
247Sports 4 104 3 3
On3 4 155 18 5
ESPN 4 277 27 8
Rivals 4 – 25 11

And his scouting report via 247Sports:

Three-phase impact playmaker for WPIAL 6A power program Pittsburgh Central Catholic at an estimated 6-foot-5, 215 pound billing. Missed the majority of his junior season due to a broken collarbone but has played at a Mr. PA Football level through nine games of his senior campaign. Senior season highlights are show-stopping in all three phases and include work at linebacker, wide receiver, tight end, and as an edge rusher. Above-the-rim basketball tape clearly translates on the gridiron. Arrives at the contact point with violent intentions but can also operate in space as a coverage defender. Schools seem to be split on tight end or linebacker at the next level as National Signing Day approaches. Should be viewed as a highly athletic well put together football player who reads the game on both sides of the ball at a high level. Lack of verified testing and measurement data isn’t ideal, but has the multi-sport indicators and playmaking prowess to suggest immense NFL Draft upside.

Who else should you be on the look out for?

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Michigan is in a good spot with others who have shown recent interest. While it may be unrelated, Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy four-star linebacker Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng announced shortly after Underwood’s commitment that he will not be attending Texas this weekend as previously planned.

 

Alabama commit, 2025 Denton (Tx.) Ryan five-star offensive tackle Ty Haywood should be on the radar, as should 2025 Cocoa (Fla.) four-star WR Jayvan Boggs, who is set to visit this weekend.