Max Bredeson

● Compact H-back build with high traps and muscular quads ● Mental and physical toughness were developed at a young age, as the youngest of three boys ● Thrives working off contact and banging around at the line ● Accelerates into contact on lead blocks and motions/cross-formation pulls ● Tight, strong hands to snatch/pull on the edge ● Was on the field for 26 of Blake Corum’s 28 touchdowns during the RB’s record-setting 2023 season ● Innately motivated, and he might actually bleed blue (NFL scout: “When he says he leaves everything out there, it’s no cliche.”) ● He and Ben are the only brothers who were both two-time team captains at Michigan ● Played on punt coverages as a senior in 2025

● Short arms and can be easily outreached by linemen ● Plays strong but lacks power to overwhelm at the point of attack ● Average speed and movements are more urgent than explosive ● Wasn’t a factor as a pass catcher (saw only three targets in 2025; dropped one) ● Didn’t register a carry in his five seasons in Ann Arbor ● Missed final two games of his senior year (Nov. 2025) with a right foot injury, which also limited him during the draft process

A part-time player at Michigan, Bredeson was a fullback who aligned across the formation in former offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey’s scheme. Growing up, he watched as his two older brothers played at Michigan and was motivated to do the same as a walk-on. Always a quarterback growing up, he taught himself to block as a fullback and became indispensable for the Wolverines’ ground game. He wasn’t much of a factor in the passing game (12 catches, four first downs, zero touchdowns for his career). Bredeson fits the mold of a smashmouth, no-nonsense blocker that was an integral part of NFL football 30 years ago — but not as much in the modern game. He does offer versatility in the ways he is deployed as a run blocker, creating movement with the same physicality and violence on every snap (former Michigan teammate Rayshaun Benny: “I watch Bredeson highlights to get jacked up.”). His lack of ideal length and speed will be more noticeable on a field with NFL athletes. Overall, Bredeson will have limited landing spots because of his position, but his passionate energy and blocking toughness are NFL worthy, if he lands in the right offense. Special teams will be key for him to make a roster.