You're delusional. First of all, he is NOT a kid. None of these players are. They are men that should have the balls enough to make their own decisions. But, aside from that, Bryce would be behind Tauren if he were still here. There is not an argument you can produce that says otherwise.
If I have to pick between a proven 1000-yard rusher in the toughest conference in America and an unproven #1 recruit that hasn't done ANYTHING in a less than strong conference, it's Tauren all day.
Good luck in life. You're going to need it based on your rationale.