4-Star Devin Bush Jr. Reveals Top 2: Can Michigan Beat FSU for Seminoles Legacy?

Linebacker Devin Bush Jr. favors a pair of college programs with three months remaining in his recruitment.

The 4-star prospect enters November with Florida State and Michigan out in front. He confirmed this top two with Bleacher Report on Monday afternoon shortly after sharing a photo depicting both Wolverines and Seminoles logos:

Bush Jr., a 5'11", 226-pound senior at Flanagan High School in Broward County, Florida, is the son of former Florida State defensive back Devin Bush. His father was a first-round NFL draft pick in 1995, two years after starting at safety for the 1993 Seminoles national championship team.

An eight-year professional football career featured two Super Bowl appearances, and Bush Sr. now serves as head coach at Flanagan. He actually hosted a Michigan satellite camp in South Florida this summer, creating another interesting dynamic in his son's decision-making process.

"I didn't pick Florida State because I wanted my son to play football behind me. I picked Florida State when I came out of school because Florida State was for me," Bush Sr. told Safid Deen of the Tallahassee Democrat. "He'll make the best choice for him and he'll do what's right for him. If it's Florida State, then I'm more happy for him—not me."

Bush Jr. also has a sister in the Seminoles' athletics community. Deja Bush is a freshman outfielder on Florida State's softball squad.

Aside from natural family allegiances to the university, Bush Jr. is extremely comfortable with Florida State head coach Jimbo Fisher and his assistants. The Seminoles extended a scholarship offer last December and have maintained consistent contact during the past year.

"I talk with the coaching staff daily," he told Gerry Hamilton of ESPN.com. "They are a winning program, they will always be a winning program and they aren’t far from home."

Bush Jr., rated 11th nationally among inside linebackers in the 2016 recruiting class, carries nearly 50 offers.

Michigan, part of this pursuit since February, stands out among dozens of alternatives beyond the Sunshine State.

Head coach Jim Harbaugh hosted him in Ann Arbor for a third time last month when the Wolverines welcomed Northwestern to town. Michigan secured a third straight shutout victory that weekend and impressed the Bushes.

“I think they’re real people,” Bush Sr. told Sam Webb of Scout.com. “Every time we come to visit it has been the same. Harbaugh seems like a real player’s coach. ... If you’re going to play for him and do your job, he is going to be for you."

Bush Sr. is already prepared to send two of his players—defensive backs Josh Metellus and Devin Gil—to Ann Arbor next year. The Flanagan seniors committed to Michigan in June, providing some personal pull for Bush Jr. in the Wolverines' recruiting class.

His October trip occurred in an unofficial capacity, so it leaves the door open for an official visit later this season. Bush Jr. expects to return on Nov. 28 for Michigan's highly anticipated matchup with Ohio State, according to Tom VanHaaren of ESPN.

The Wolverines, like Florida State, currently boast a top-10 class in this cycle. Michigan already has a few potential linebackers on board, but none rate higher in composite rankings than 3-star in-state pledge David Reese.

Bush Jr. would become the program's highest-rated linebacker commit under Harbaugh. The Wolverines certainly seem to be gaining crucial momentum at the right time.

"I’m more familiar with everything now with it being so far from home," Bush Jr. told Hamilton. "Watching the coaching staff and watching the players work, everything is going well and in the right direction for them. I feel like over the years, they are going to be a top-three-or-four team."

His 247Sports Crystal Ball favors Florida State, the projected choice for 63 percent of experts. Michigan follows behind with 30 percent of predictions, while Auburn rounds things out with the final 7 percent.

Although the Tigers didn't crack Bush Jr.'s top two, Auburn remains in this mix. He is set to spend an official visit at the university later this month when it plays Georgia, per VanHaaren.

Bush Jr. earned All-State honors last season, according to Andre C. Fernandez of the Miami Herald. He tallied 67 tackles and 4.5 sacks in 10 games as a junior.

“He’ll make some plays and I’ll say, ‘How did he see that? How did he do that?'” Bush Sr. told Fernandez. “He’s one of my favorite players to watch not just because he’s my son, but just because of the way he affects the game and he makes his teammates better.”

He was named a Butkus Award semifinalist on Monday, placing him in consideration as America's top high school linebacker.

Tyler Donohue is a National Recruiting Analyst for Bleacher Report. Unless otherwise noted, all recruiting information courtesy of 247Sports. Follow Tyler via Twitter @TDsTake.