Sometimes, when you’re that good, you don’t just win—you announce your greatness with a flex so smooth it could double as a Super Bowl commercial. Bryce Underwood, the dual-threat catapult, just reminded Sherrone Moore exactly why the Michigan Wolverines fought tooth and nail—and spent $10 million in NIL money—to pry him away from Death Valley. But this wasn’t just any flex; this was the kind of victory lap only a once-in-a-generation talent can pull off.

The Five-Star Plus+ QB who gets direct advice from the GOAT, Tom Brady himself, flexed on his Instagram story chilling with an award and here’s the kicker—it’s not even his first rodeo. Bryce Underwood bagged the same honor in 2023, cementing his place as a dominant force in high school football. It’s a title that some get to win once, but for Bryce, it’s becoming routine. The 6-foot-4, 214-pound gunslinger was named the 2024 Gatorade Michigan Football Player of the Year. He also bagged the same in 2023.

To understand why Michigan went all-in on this Belleville superstar, you just have to look at his numbers. In 2024, Bryce Underwood led Belleville High to a 10-2 record, passing for a jaw-dropping 2,321 yards and 30 touchdowns while keeping interceptions to a modest five. Oh, and he completed 71% of his passes. If that wasn’t enough, Underwood also torched defenses with his legs, rushing for 582 yards and 10 touchdowns. This isn’t a quarterback—it’s a one-man wrecking crew with a cannon for an arm and the agility of a running back.

“There might not have been a quarterback in the country with more field command than Bryce Underwood this fall,” said Andrew Ivins, 247Sports’ Director of Scouting. “He’s got everything you want with his high-powered arm and savvy decision-making, but what really stood out as the season progressed was his ability to move the chains with his legs and supplement the run game. That’s the type of signal-caller that no one wants to face.” Ivins isn’t exaggerating. Watching Underwood play is like watching an artist at work—effortless, precise, and just a little unfair to everyone else.

Michigan’s head coach Sherrone Moore is undoubtedly grinning ear-to-ear, knowing the Wolverines not only secured the nation’s No. 1 prospect in the 2025 recruiting cycle but also someone Tom Brady himself has mentored. Yes, the GOAT. When a quarterback with Underwood’s natural gifts adds advice from the greatest of all time, you’re looking at a player who could redefine the position.

For Michigan, this isn’t just about winning Big Ten titles; it’s about finally punching their ticket to national championship glory, again. The Gatorade Player of the Year award is just the beginning for the #19.

Batman Bryce Underwood flexes with his hooper, ‘Robin’

It was a star-studded night on and off the hardwood as two of the brightest stars in the 2025 recruiting class crossed paths. Michigan’s quarterback of the future, Bryce Underwood, showed love for his classmate and friend, Trey McKenney, during a heated high school hoops showdown. But every Batman needs a Robin, and last night it was former Cass Tech standout and IMG Academy guard, Darius Acuff, stealing the spotlight.

Acuff’s IMG squad edged out McKenney’s Orchard Lake St. Mary’s team in a thrilling 67-62 victory, but McKenney wasn’t about to go quietly. The No. 19-ranked recruit in the 2025 basketball class put on an absolute show, dropping 37 points in a performance that had fans buzzing.

Underwood, ever the supportive teammate, was courtside, cheering on his boy and soaking in the action. The Arkansas Razorback commit—who had Michigan on his shortlist—was all smiles as he took in the game. And, of course, he didn’t miss the chance to snap a few postgame photos with Acuff. Because when two elite athletes cross paths, you know it’s a moment worth capturing.

While Underwood was soaking up the camaraderie courtside, the Wolverines are working to build their own version of that bond. And Moore is hard at work finding the perfect sidekick for Underwood. He’s in hot pursuit of standout players like David Pantelis, Troy Stellato, Skyler Bell, and Kaedin Robinson—four wideout transfers who could be Underwood’s go-to guys. Will Michigan’s recruiting efforts land Underwood the perfect Robin?