Max Bredeson

Minnesota Vikings
Running Back

Personal

Age	23
Birthdate	October 4, 2002
Height	6'2"
Weight	252 lb

Draft

College	Michigan
Year	2026
Pick	Round: 5, Overall: 159
Team	MIN

Fantasy Value

Week 1 Projections
Carries	Yards	Touchdowns
0.0	0.0	0.0

You can see where those projections compare to other RBs in our Running Back Rankings.

Player News

Max Bredeson: Vikings Draft Michigan Fullback Max Bredeson 159th Overall

The Minnesota Vikings have selected Michigan fullback/tight end prospect Max Bredeson with the 159th overall pick in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Bredeson will mostly operate as a blocker and special teams contributor for the Vikings. He had zero carries and 12 receptions across five seasons at school, but PFF gave him an 85.2 grade in run blocking and a 78.1 grade in pass blocking last year. He'll be tasked with creating opportunities for players like Kyler Murray, Aaron Jones, and Jordan Mason, but he won't accrue much fantasy value himself. Bredeson can be avoided in all fantasy drafts.

Apr. 25, 2026 10:54 AM EST