Tom Brady reportedly played a role in convincing top quarterback prospect Bryce Underwood to flip his commitment from LSU to Michigan. Brady had

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 pursuit of five-star Belleville (Mich.) quarterback Bryce Underwood was an undertaking that included the Wolverines' coaching staff, financial backers and, as it turns out, famous alumni.