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.

LSU and SEC factions are screeching about Bryce Underwood choosing to play college football in Ann Arbor over Baton Rouge, proclaiming that Michigan football doesn't develop quarterbacks. J.J. McCarthy being a first-round pick this year at 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.