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Michigan Football’s most important returning players for 2025

Several Michigan players had the opportunity to declare for the NFL Draft, but instead chose to return for the 2025 season. Retaining several key contributors is a major win for Michigan — here are some of the most important returners for 2025.

Max Bredeson

On Wednesday, news broke that tight end/fullback Max Bredeson will return to Michigan for 2025. Looking at Bredeson’s stats alone — three catches for 24 yards — don’t suggest the value of his decision to return, it’s all the intangibles he brings that make him a standout and significant player.