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Minnesota Vikings FB Max Bredeson

Vikings Select FB Max Bredeson With No. 159 Pick In 2026 NFL Draft

The Minnesota Vikings select Michigan Wolverines fullback Max Bredeson in Round 5 of the 2026 NFL Draft with the No. 159 overall pick (via a trade with the Carolina Panthers).

Player Bio

FB Max Bredeson

FB Max Bredeson

Michigan | Senior | Round 5, Pick 19

Overview
Like his brother Ben before him, Max is a two-time team captain at Michigan. While Max is smaller than Ben -- an offensive lineman for the Buccaneers -- Max is equally committed as a run blocker. He fits blocks with good centering and strikes with initial pop. He has a hard time sustaining and clearing lanes on a consistent basis, though. He can handle basic zone-beater and play-action catches. He's also above average in pass protection from the backfield. In a league with limited fullback opportunities, Bredeson will have his work cut out for him as he pursues a roster spot.

Via Lance Zierlein, NFL.com