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NegativeRoleJul 31, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Could make the roster as a blocking fullback/H-back; if he does, it would essentially give the Vikings two receiving tight ends (Bartholomew and another) and two blocking tight ends (Josh Oliver and Bredeson).

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NegativeRoleJul 31, 2026Daily Norseman

Max Bredeson could make the roster as a blocking fullback/H-back, which would impact the tight-end depth chart by allowing Gavin Bartholomew to beat out Ben Yurosek for the third tight-end spot.

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NegativeRoleJul 31, 2026Daily Norseman

Max Bredeson could make the roster as a blocking fullback/H-back, which would impact the tight-end room composition by allowing Gavin Bartholomew to secure the third tight-end spot as a receiving tight end.

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PositiveRoleJul 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Rookie fullback had a short reception from J.J. McCarthy and also was a lead blocker for Demond Claiborne on the following play with the second-team offense; active in Vikings offensive scheme.

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PositiveRoleJul 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Rookie fullback Max Bredeson had a short reception from J.J. McCarthy and also was a lead blocker for Demond Claiborne on the following play with the second-team offense on Day 1 of Vikings training camp.

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PositiveRoleJul 30, 2026Daily Norseman

Rookie fullback Max Bredeson participated in team drills with both receiving and blocking responsibilities, catching a short reception from J.J. McCarthy and serving as a lead blocker for Demond Claiborne, indicating he is being integrated into the offensive scheme.

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PositiveRoleJul 30, 2026Daily Norseman

Rookie fullback Max Bredeson had a short reception from J.J. McCarthy and also was a lead blocker for Demond Claiborne on the following play with the second-team offense on Day 1 of training camp.

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NegativeRoleJul 30, 2026Daily Norseman

Rookie fullback Max Bredeson is seeing dual-role usage in team drills: receiving work with a short reception from J.J. McCarthy and lead-blocking assignments for running backs like Demond Claiborne on the second-team offense.

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NegativeUsageJul 30, 2026Daily Norseman

Rookie fullback Bredeson had a short reception from J.J. McCarthy and also was a lead blocker for Demond Claiborne on the following play with the second-team offense on Day 1 of training camp.

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NegativeRoleJul 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The source notes the Vikings spent a fifth-round pick on fullback/H-back Max Bredeson and questions whether the Vikings will use a fullback on a significantly greater percentage of offensive snaps this season; the source suggests Bredeson could play roughly a third of offensive snaps if he proves worthy and the Vikings decide to go in that direction, with snaps potentially coming from T.J. Hockenson and WR3 usage.

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NegativeRoleJul 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The Vikings selected Bredeson in the fifth round as a fullback/H-back. The source analyzes whether Bredeson will see significant snap count increases under Frank Smith's run game coordination, noting that fullbacks in the Kyle Shanahan tree (which Frank Smith is part of) typically play 350-425 snaps per season, compared to C.J. Ham's 200 snaps in the KOC era. The source suggests there is room for Bredeson to play roughly a third of offensive snaps if he proves worthy and the Vikings decide to increase fullback usage, with snap reductions likely coming from T.J. Hockenson and WR3 positions.

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NegativeRoleJul 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The Vikings spent a fifth-round pick on fullback/H-back Max Bredeson, signaling potential increased fullback usage in the offense under Frank Smith's influence. The source projects Bredeson could play roughly a third of offensive snaps this season if he proves worthy, compared to C.J. Ham's historical 200 snaps per season. This would align with the Shanahan-tree standard of 350-425 fullback snaps per season seen in Miami under Mike McDaniel and San Francisco under Kyle Shanahan. Bredeson's role would primarily involve lead blocking and potential deception as a decoy, with snap count coming from reduced allocations to T.J. Hockenson and WR3 snaps.

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NegativeRoleJul 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The source notes that the Vikings spent a fifth-round pick on fullback/H-back Max Bredeson, and the team may increase fullback usage from C.J. Ham's 200 snaps per season to roughly a third of offensive snaps (around 350-425 snaps) if Bredeson proves worthy; this would align with Frank Smith's Miami scheme, which used fullback Alec Ingold on 350-425 snaps per season.

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NegativeBustJul 28, 2026Daily Norseman

Popular name that did not crack the Mr. Mankato top 10 list; Tyler Forness cited limited splash-play potential as the reason for exclusion. The award prioritizes positions and players who can make big plays.

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PositiveRoleJul 28, 2026Daily Norseman

Vikings spent a fifth-round pick on fullback/H-back Max Bredeson; with Frank Smith's arrival and Shanahan-tree fullback usage patterns (Dolphins' Alec Ingold averaged ~400 snaps/season, 49ers' Kyle Juszczyk ~600 snaps/season), Bredeson could see significant snap share; room for fullback to play roughly one-third of offensive snaps this season if Bredeson proves worthy, likely carved from T.J. Hockenson and WR3 Jauan Jennings snap counts.

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NegativeBustJul 28, 2026Daily Norseman

Popular name excluded from Mr. Mankato top 10 due to limited splash-play potential. Tyler Forness cited splash-play ability as the lifeblood of the award, making Bredeson's lack thereof a disqualifying factor.

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PositiveRoleJul 28, 2026Daily Norseman

Vikings fifth-round draft pick at fullback/H-back; likely to see significantly increased snap count this season compared to C.J. Ham's historical 200+ snaps per year. With fullback usage patterns from the Shanahan tree (Dolphins averaged 350-425 snaps, 49ers averaged 600), Bredeson could play roughly a third of offensive snaps if the Vikings follow Frank Smith's Miami scheme, with snap reductions likely coming from T.J. Hockenson and/or WR3 Jauan Jennings rather than elite receivers Justin Jefferson or Jordan Addison.

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NegativeRoleJul 22, 2026Hogs Haven

Round 5, No. 159 pick Max Bredeson is a rugged, run-blocking tight end expected to essentially operate as a fullback following a veteran retirement, providing the Vikings with a dedicated lead-blocking option in the running game.

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NegativeRoleJul 22, 2026Daily Norseman

The source is particularly interested in how much Max Bredeson (rookie fullback) works with the starters as a sign of how big his role will be this season; Frank Smith used a fullback more in Miami than Kevin O'Connell has with the Vikings, so it will be interesting to see how big a role the Vikings are envisioning for Bredeson.

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NegativeRoleJul 21, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The Vikings selected TE/FB Max Bredeson with the 159th overall pick in Round 5; he is a rugged, run-blocking tight end who is expected to essentially operate as a fullback following a veteran retirement.

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NegativeRoleJul 21, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Rookie fullback Bredeson's reps with starters will be a key indicator of his role; the source is particularly interested in how much he works with starters as a sign of how big his role will be this season, noting that Frank Smith used a fullback more in Miami than Kevin O'Connell has with the Vikings.

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NegativeRoleJul 21, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The Vikings selected TE/FB Max Bredeson with the 159th overall pick in Round 5 of the 2026 NFL Draft; he is a rugged, run-blocking tight end who is expected to essentially operate as a fullback following a veteran retirement.

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NegativeRoleJul 21, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The source is particularly interested in how much rookie fullback Max Bredeson works with the starters as a sign of how big his role will be this season; Frank Smith used a fullback more in Miami than Kevin O'Connell has with the Vikings, so it will be interesting to see how big a role the Vikings are envisioning for Bredeson.

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