Former Michigan quarterback Tom Brady helped the Wolverines land a commitment from No. 1 recruit Bryce Underwood

A shadow figure who helped Michigan secure its quarterback of the future was actually a legendary QB from the Wolverines' past. During the final stretch of Michigan's aggressive, months-long push to land No.

Michigan’s renewed pursuit of Belleville five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood became very public last month, with reports saying the Wolverines were putting on a full-court press to try and flip the No. 1 overall recruit nationally from LSU.