After a rocky first year, quarterback Bryce Underwood is ready to live up to the ranking he received out of high school. The former five-star quarterback struggled more than many expected him to in his freshman season, with only 11 touchdown passes and nine interceptions.
There were sparks of greatness out of Underwood that made Michigan fans feel better about the subpar freshman year performance. However, now heading into his sophomore season, fans are definitely going to expect a big step forward.
It seems spring practices have been kind to Underwood, especially with new head coach Kyle Whittingham, who has pushed the star quarterback more than ever. Underwood seems to have improved, and the latest video of one of his touchdown passes in spring practices will have Michigan fans frothing at the mouth for what he will do in year two.
Bryce Underwood's no-look, behind-the-back pass looks like one NFL great quarterback
In one red zone play, Underwood was ready for the defense, scrambling to his right and at the last second, threw a sweet behind-the-back, no-look pass to the receiver in the end zone, who even looked surprised that the ball came to him.
Bryce Underwood with the behind the back TD pass 🤯 pic.twitter.com/9hB5tlrRGP
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The video is a great angle of Underwood faking out the defense with his eyes, knowing full well he was getting ready to make a highlight reel pass. This play has the feeling of when Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was doing it in a preseason game a year ago.
Now, don't expect Underwood to actually try this in a game, just like Mahomes has yet to attempt it in a regular-season game, knowing it is definitely a risky move to make, but it certainly is flashy. Underwood seems more comfortable this spring under the watchful eye of Whittingham, and if he can make plays like this, the sky is the limit for the young gunslinger.
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