Well, we all know that at the end of the 2024 season, college football fans were left on the edge because of the No.1 QB recruit situation. Yes, the great Bryce Underwood drama. The tug-of-war, and finally, the young chap getting lured by Sherrone Moore and the Michigan Wolverines. So, it’s obvious that walking into 2025, the spotlight will be over him. Now, just when fans thought of learning about his whereabouts, Underwood seems to be simping in someone else. That’s none other than the NFL QB, who is the hero of the latest Dallas Cowboys’ master move. However, it’s not that he has dedicated all his time there. Underwood did leave a mark in fans’ hearts with his feat at the spring practice. 

Moving the pigskin in the NFL is still a far-fetched dream for Underwood. After all, the 17-year-old has just signed up for the 2025 class in Ann Arbor. But so what? The college football stars often keep themselves updated about the happenings in the pro league. After all, they are inspired by the NFL legends who had the same beginnings in college as them. Now that the 2025 NFL Draft is knocking at the door, Underwood has his eyes on the big day. That’s when, on April 3, the pro league decided to startle the fans, Underwood included. 

The New England Patriots have traded quarterback Joe Milton III to the Dallas Cowboys for a draft pick. The Cowboys acquired Milton and a 2025 seventh-round draft pick (No. 217) in a trade with Mike Vrabel’s squad in exchange for a 2025 fifth-rounder (No. 171). As the NFL posted on Instagram, Underwood was one of the first people to share the news on his IG story. He could not stop himself from leaving a 3-word motivating note for Milton. “LETS GOOOO JOE.” He is slated to be the primary backup for Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott since he has been plagued by a series of injuries. But why Milton? The 6th round pick of the 2024 NFL Draft became an absolute favorite, possessing a strong passing arm and an uncanny ability to turn broken plays into positive yardage ones.

His best moment came during Week 18. Milton shot to limelight with his heroic feat against the Buffalo Bills. The QB threw for 241 yards by completing 22 of 29 passes, or nearly 76% of his attempts. But what makes Underwood so excited and hopeful about Milton’s new chapter? Well, the NFL QB had a short stint with Michigan from 2018 to 2020 before jumping to Tennessee Volunteers for three seasons. He was the one who became the Michigan football starting quarterback during the COVID-19 season (2020). But his Ann Arbor chapter was no fairy tale. He got benched later in the year in favor of Cade McNamara. However, ultimately, he proved himself in the pro league, and that’s what matters the most. Meanwhile, as Underwood keeps himself updated about the NFL, he is not compromising on giving his best version.       

Is Bryce Underwood worth the hype? 

What not did Moore and Co. have done to bring Underwood home? Going by the reports, when he was committed to Brian Kelly’s LSU, they were offering him a deal that would pay $1.5 million annually for four years. Soon, the Wolverines blew the deal by dishing out an offer that the QB could not refuse. As per the reported figures, the four-year deal was reportedly worth $10 million. So, it’s obvious that the expectations are high from Underwood. Here comes the best part…

The spring practice comes with the best clarity as senior defensive back Zeke Berry “can see why he’s [Underwood] rated as high as he is.” This spring, Berry has been lined up to defend throws from the freshman quarterback and just couldn’t stop talking about the 17-year-old. “That guy is a worker. A competitor, a great competitor — a quarterback who’s going to do great things at this university.”

Berry has been in Ann Arbor for quite some time now. He has witnessed what a high-level quarterback play is. Thanks to his freshman and sophomore season exposure, playing with J.J. McCarthy. Drawing on his first-hand experience, Bryce Underwood reminds him of the former first-round NFL draft pick. The young QB also drew a big thumbs-up from defensive Rayshaun Benny, a fifth-year senior, for his perfect placement. “You look at him, and you’re just, ‘Wow.’ His frame his crazy, so that’s enough in itself. But he’s going to be good.” Bryce Underwood is turning the hype from spring practice into a stepping stone toward his NFL dreams.