On Wednesday one of the Wolverines' unsung heroes, fullback Max Bredeson, made a decision on his future with the program. Widely known for his pancake blocks just past the line of scrimmage, Bredeson was immortalized in a viral social media of him having taken out Ohio State star Jack Sawyer with a crushing block.

One player who could have decided to move on to the NFL is tight end and fullback Max Bredeson, who was a team captain in 2024. After the ReliaQuest Bowl, Bredeson said of his decision, “ In the next week or so — I want to wait until after the season to figure out what to do. ”

One of Michigan football’s most vocal leaders is staying in Ann Arbor. Fullback/tight end Max Bredeson, a team captain this season, announced on Instagram Wednesday he is returning for a fifth season instead of declaring for the NFL draft.

He’s the ultimate competitor, the ultimate leader, everything you want in a captain," head coach Sherrone Moore said of Max Bredeson last month.

Michigan tight end/fullback Max Bredeson, voted a captain for the 2024 season, announced his intentions for next season with the Wolverines.

Michigan Football tight end, team captain Max Bredeson officially announces return to Wolverines for 2025 season

Michigan Wolverines fullback Max Bredeson announced he is forgoing the NFL Draft and will be returning to Ann Arbor for the 2025 season. Bredeson has been a part of the Michigan football team since his true freshman season in 2021.