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March 2016

The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports

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2016 FOOTBALL RECRUITING ISSUE nationally, he may be a better fit on the inside long term, much like Bredeson. Bredeson led his Hartland Arrow- head team to state runner-up perfor- mances as both a junior and senior, with the Warhawks falling to Kim- berly High School in Wisconsin's Di- vision-1 (largest) title game each year. For his efforts in his final go-round at the prep level, Bredeson was named the Gatorade Player of the Year in Wis- consin. According to TheWolverine. com analyst — and former All-Big Ten offensive lineman for the Wolverines — Doug Skene, a move inside should see him excel in college. "He does a pretty nice job with his first two steps to get to a position of balance when he base blocks as well as when he pass protects," Skene said. "All the measurables that I would look for in a high-level offensive lineman prospect are obvious as I watched his film. This kid is clearly not satisfied with simple execution of his block. He is looking to impose his will on defenders and make them very aware that each time he blocks them it is go- ing to be a brutal experience. "Even on pass-protecting plays, Bredeson is looking for the knock- down and a chance to pile on the defender as he lays on the ground. However, his 6-4 height is not ideal for a Big Ten tackle so he may end up at guard." Prior to the Wolverines' losses of Swenson and Hamilton, the intention was to use Bredeson at guard, though he admits that arrangement may now be up for interpretation. "The plan is to start out at guard — specifically left guard," Bredeson said. "I can play other positions, so we'll see what happens." Bredeson was selected to the Un- der Armour All-America Game at the conclusion of his senior year. After playing against mostly overmatched prospects in the state of Wisconsin — which produces only a few Power Five signees each season — seeing the best defensive linemen in the country was a major proving ground for Bredeson. He earned the start at right tackle for Team Highlight (where he played alongside fellow commit Devin Bush Jr., and two others who eventually joined them in the class, wideout Ed- die McDoom and defensive tackle Rashan Gary) and helped lead the way for a 27-0 victory. Former NFL offensive lineman George Hegamin guided the Team Highlight blockers and said his young pupil passed the test with flying col- ors. "I think the biggest thing about him is he's very particular about his technique," Hegamin noted. "That definitely helps him in one-on-one pass rush. I think from a run blocking standpoint, he understands exactly what the concept is and asks a lot of questions, so all those things help him do well." Bredeson wasn't the only U-M of- fensive line signee to make an All- America roster. Onwenu was selected to participate in the U.S. Army All- American Bowl, and he earned a start on the interior for the West squad — where he also had the chance to play alongside several future teammates

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