Vikings Draft Max Bredeson: New Fullback, Versatile H-Back

0:00It's April 25th. Welcome to NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story. The Minnesota Vikings just grabbed a new fullback in the 2026 NFL draft with their 159th overall pick in Round 5. They're looking at Max Bredison from the University of Michigan as a solid replacement for CJ Ham, who's moved on. This 23-year-old stands 6-foot-2 and weighs 250 pounds, born October 4th, 2002. This guy family ties in the league, too. His older brother, Ben, plays offensive line for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. At Michigan, he built a rep as a tough run blocker with strong past protection skills and grit after the catch. Fans and analysts are buzzing because the Vikings still run with a fullback in their offense, unlike most teams, giving Bredison real chances to step. Up quick, his leadership shines through as a two-time team captain for the Wolverines, and the Vikings love that quality in their guys.

1:00He's got hardware like third-team All Big Ten Honors in 2025, and the Loman trophy that same year, marking him as one of the top, blockers in college ball, expect him to flex more as an H-back type, adding versatility right away. Vikings are back up next at Pick 163, so the draft keeps rolling. Keep an eye on how they build the squad.