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 football boasts the most notable quarterback ever, the one they call the GOAT. That is Tom Brady, who has won more Super Bowls than any other player in NFL history. And, according to CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz, Brady helped Michigan pry Underwood off his LSU commitment.

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.

The Michigan football program reportedly had help from Tom Brady in their recruitment efforts of Bryce Underwood.

J.J. McCarthy may be the Michigan GOAT at quarterback in terms of his play in college (Tom Brady is the GOAT, but he didn't lead Michigan football to a national championship as McCarthy has) but his heir apparent is potentially on his way to Ann Arbor in just about a week.

Former Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy gives advice to Wolverines starting QB Davis Warren ahead of matchup with Ohio State Buckeyes in 'The Game'

Former Michigan star JJ McCarthy offers unconventional advice to the Wolverines’ new quarterback commit, Bryce Underwood, as he begins his journey in Ann Arbor.