Stanford will resume its spring practice schedule on April 2
AT STANFORD: Versatile lineman who can play several positions on the line plus blocking tight end...looking to compete for an increased roll on the offensive line after seeing his first game action last year.
2011 (SOPHOMORE): Saw reserve duty in six games...made appearances against Colorado, Washington State, Washington, Oregon State, Cal and Notre Dame to earn his first varsity letter.
2010 (FRESHMAN): Did not see action.
HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Graduated from John H. Guyer High School in Denton, Texas....played for head coach John Walsh...earned three varsity letters...listed as the 41st-best offensive lineman in the nation by Rivals and Scout.com...first team all-state (4A) and all-district selection as a senior...helped Denton to the 4A bi-district and 4A-area championships as a senior...Denton also made back-to-back 4A state championship appearances in 2008 and '09...also lettered in basketball...member of Guyer High's Young Leaders program...parents are David and Annette Underwood...has one sister, Sydney, and one stepbrother, David...stepbrother played football at Michigan from 2000-04...born in Denton, Texas...full name is Benjamin Cole Underwood...majoring in film and media studies