Post-OSU Update: Brandon Underwood transferred to Cincinnati after his sophomore year at Ohio State. He sat out the 2006 season due to transfer rules and played two years at UC. Underwood was selected First-Team All-Big East his senior season when he recorded 66 tackles, 5 TFLs, 4 interceptions, and two forced fumbles. He was selected in the sixth-round (187th overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft by Green Bay. He played 23 games over two seasons with the Packers, recording 21 tackles (2 TFLs). (updated: Aug. 2025)

Weight: 170 (2004-05)

2005 Media Guide: Talented young player who could throw his hat into the ring at cornerback before the year is over … was redshirted last year as a true freshman and lacks experience, but has all the physical tools to be a standout … goes into the season as a backup at the spot opposite Ashton Youboty, but will be given every opportunity to play on a regular basis … could also be in the picture at nickel back and will help, too, on special teams.

2004 Media Guide: The younger brother of Buckeyes’ defensive back E.J. Underwood, the projected starter at cover corner this fall … would like nothing better than to work his way onto the two-deep and play alongside his brother this year (the two did not play together in high school) … is a lanky, quick-footed defender, with outstanding cover skills.

High School: Finished his senior year with 60 tackles … had 50 stops, 15 passes broken up and three interceptions as a junior … ranked as the 13th-best prospect in the state by The Ohio Football Recruiting News … Rivals.com ranked him as the 16th-best cornerback prospect in the nation and as the 13th-best overall prospect in Ohio … TheInsiders.com ranked him as the nation’s 14th-best cornerback prospect … also played wide receiver on offense … boasts 4.41 speed in the 40 … ran track in high school and was one of the top sprinters in the state, qualifying for the state meet … he and E.J. are the only set of brothers on this year’s squad.

Personal: Is the son of Elmer and Pamela Underwood.