Max Bredeson
.jpg) Bredeson in 2022 | |
| Michigan Wolverines – No. 44 | |
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| Position | Fullback, tight end |
| Class | Senior |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | October 4, 2002 Hartland, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College |
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| Bowl games | |
| High school | Arrowhead (Hartland, Wisconsin) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Max Bredeson (born October 4, 2002) is an American football fullback and tight end for the Michigan Wolverines. He won a national championship with Michigan in 2023.
Early life and high school
[edit]Max Bredeson was born on October 4, 2002, in Hartland, Wisconsin. He is the younger brother of former Michigan and current Tampa Bay Buccaneers guard, Ben Bredeson.[1][2]
Max Bredeson attended Arrowhead High School and played quarterback. As a senior he was named 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 5 touchdowns, rushing for 711 yards and 9 touchdowns in six games.
College career
[edit]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]
References
[edit]- ^ 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.