Max Bredeson (born October 4, 2002) is an American college football fullback and tight end for the Michigan Wolverines. He won three consecutive Big Ten Conference titles and a national championship in 2023.
Early life
Bredeson was born on October 4, 2002, in Hartland, Wisconsin, the son of Mike and Debra Bredeson. He is the younger brother of former Michigan and current Tampa Bay Buccaneers guard, Ben Bredeson.[1][2] He attended Arrowhead High School and played quarterback. As a senior, he was named the Classic 8 Conference Offensive Player of the Year and was an All-State honorable mention. He completed 56-of-109 passes for 822 yards and five touchdowns, while rushing for 711 yards and nine touchdowns in six games.
College career
In 2021 Bredeson was a preferred walk-on for the University of Michigan.[3] He appeared in one game as a freshman.
As a sophomore in 2022, Bredeson appeared in all 14 games for the Wolverines, and earned his first career start. On the season he had 5 receptions for 78 yards, including his first career reception against Colorado State on September 3.
In 2023, Bredeson was a key contributor in the run game, blocking as an H-Back for Michigan’s national championship team.[4][5] He appeared in all 15 games, starting 3 games as a junior. He had 2 catches for 19 yards on the season.[6] One of his most memorable moments of the season came in the Rose Bowl, where he set the tone of the game early with a dominating block against Alabama’s Caleb Downs.
In 2024, Bredeson was voted as a team captain for his senior season at Michigan.[7][8] He finished the year with three receptions for 24 yards and was the leader in run blocking.[9] Following the season, Bredeson announced he would be returning for a fifth and final season in 2025.[10]
References
- ^ Hole, Isaiah (September 13, 2022). "Max Bredeson on his journey to Michigan football". WolverinesWire. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
- ^ Nicholas Stoll (September 14, 2022). "A family affair: Max Bredeson's journey to Michigan". The Michigan Daily.
- ^ Zuke, Ryan (December 2, 2020). "Michigan gets preferred walk-on commitment from QB Max Bredeson, brother of ex-Wolverine OL". Mlive.com. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
- ^ Angelique S. Chengelis. "Max Bredeson embraces selfless ways, bruising attitude as Michigan's fullback". The Detroit News.
- ^ Connor Earegood (September 13, 2023). "'It's something I take pride in': Max Bredeson embracing new meaning of fullback position". The Michigan Daily.
- ^ "Max Bredeson". University of Michigan.
- ^ "Michigan football's 4 captains for 2024 aim to follow blueprint for success". Mlive. August 22, 2024.
- ^ "'The heart and soul of our offense': Max Bredeson's journey from walk-on to Michigan captaincy". The Michigan Daily. August 23, 2024.
- ^ "2024 Michigan Wolverines Stats". Sports Reference (College Football).
- ^ "Max Bredeson, team captain and physical tone-setter, announces his return to Michigan football in 2025". 247Sports.