Michigan just snagged the crown jewel of the 2025 QB class, Bryce Underwood. They know winning in the trenches is the name of the game, and snagging Underwood is a huge statement. But hey, even the most potent offense needs a solid foundation. Sherrone Moore, the offensive line coach, needs to keep churning out those dominant linemen. Losing Raheem Anderson, Andrew Gentry, Tristan Bounds, and Dominick Giudice to the portal hurts, but Michigan is reloading.

Monday night was a recruiting bonanza for the Wolverines. They landed a pair of DBs from Arkansas in Tevis and TJ Metcalf, and then BOOM! They scooped up that massive 290-pound lineman to protect their prized quarterback.

Who is the ‘Supergiant?’

According to a recent Michigan Sports Talk YouTube post, Brady Norton, an offensive lineman who transferred from Cal Poly, is that supergiant. The piece of writing stated, “Cal Poly transfer offensive lineman Brady Norton has committed to Michigan!!” Additionally, it noted, “The 6’4, 290 OL has three years of eligibility remaining and was the top ranked FCS pass blocking OT in 2024 per PFF. Go Blue!!〽️” For Sherrone Moore and his group, it serves as a significant accomplishment to establish a well-built 2025 dynasty.

If you don’t know, with a 91 PFF pass-blocking grade and 704 snaps without a sack in 2024, Norton was one of the most sought-after offensive linemen on the transfer portal. With three years of eligibility left, 247Sports presently rates him as a 3-star transfer candidate. In 2023, Norton only appeared in 3 games, keeping his redshirt intact. He played both guard and tackle at Mission Viejo High School, where he was coached by Chad Johnson.

Then Norton started 11 games this season for the Cal Poly Mustangs as a red-shirt freshman after seeing little time in 2023. He had a 99.7% block rate in 704 plays, allowing only 3 pressures. For the entire season, he did not permit a sack. And last season, he was a Cal Poly left tackle. Thus, you may obtain an overall sense of Norton’s skill as a player.

Look, Norton’s a beast, and he’s gonna be a key part of keeping Bryce safe. But let’s be real, it’s not just about one guy. Moore needs to build a whole wrecking crew around this $10 million quarterback. That means a dominant O-line, playmakers at every skill position, and a defense that can shut things down. And he’s already on his way there!

Sherrone Moore’s 2025 roster blueprint

Moore’s quarterback of the 2025 class, Bryce Underwood, is 6′ 3″ and 210 pounds; therefore, the head coach needs a very powerful offensive line to keep the quarterback safe. In that regard, Brady Norton’s arrival in Michigan is nothing short of a blessing. Bryce needs a strong offensive line to thrive, and Norton fits that bill perfectly. But what’s the story with Moore’s 2025 class? Are they relying heavily on transfers, or are they also bringing in some fresh, young talent?

The 2025 football season is anticipated to include a roster that combines returning players, new hires, and possible transfers, as per the present recruitment scenario. According to the offensive depth chart, the possible transfers were OL Kaden Strayhorn from IMG Academy, WR Jacob Washington from New Orleans, WR Fredrick Moore from Saint Louis, and quarterback Bryce Underwood from Belleville. Additionally, linebackers Chase Taylor from Stockbridge and defensive linemen Jayden Sanders from Kilgore are listed on the defensive chart.

Not only this, Avery Gach (OL) from Franklin, Elijah Dotson (DB) from Detroit, Andrew Babalola (OL) from Overland Park, and Jamar Browder (WR) from Lake Worth are among the new recruits who have signed letters of intent and will be on Michigan’s 2025 roster.

We’ll have to wait and see what the head coach achieves with the class of 2025. Is this program ready to shatter this year’s 7-5 record?