Film study: New Bears QB Miller Moss a worthy developmental add in UDFA
WCG’s lead draft analyst shares his analysis on new Bears quarterback and UDFA signing Miller Moss.
Nov 29, 2025; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Jeff Brohm talks with Louisville Cardinals quarterback Miller Moss (7) during the second half against the Kentucky Wildcats at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Louisville defeated Kentucky 41-0. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images | Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images In his five years as general manager of the Bears, Ryan Poles has prioritized adding a quarterback in some capacity in four of them.
Aside from the obvious selection of Caleb Williams at No. 1 overall in 2024, he’s also signed undrafted free agents in Tyson Bagent and Austin Reed. Poles continued that trend after the 2026 NFL Draft by bringing in Louisville quarterback Miller Moss.
Moss spent four years at USC, backing up Caleb Williams in 2022 and 2023 and eventually taking over the starting job in 2024. His first start came in the 2023 Holiday Bowl against Louisville, having won the game’s offensive MVP after throwing six touchdowns and leading the Trojans to a 42-28 victory. Having gone 4-5 as USC’s starter, he was eventually replaced by their current starter, Jayden Maiava.
Moss ended up transferring to Louisville, where he led them to a 9-4 season and a victory in the Boca Raton Bowl. I had Moss as the No. 384-ranked player on my board, the No.