If there’s been a consistent force for Michigan on the offensive line over the years, it’s been Ben Bredeson.
A four-year starter, he’s been an anchor for the Wolverines since he took over the left guard spot after some reshuffling due to Grant Newsome’s career-ending injury.
Jeremiah likes his ability, but otherwise sees several problem areas. While some have Bredeson tagged as an early day two pick, he isn’t quite that optimistic that a team will take a chance that soon based off a couple traits that have nagged him throughout his career.
“Bredeson, I think, was the other one you mentioned,” Jeremiah said. “Obviously, you love the size. He’s got some quickness. You see the strength, upper body-wise, the torque, there’s an issue with me with some of his balance issues. He leans a little bit, gets tugged and pulled. And I thought he struggled a little bit changing direction at the next level.
“I know some teams are a little higher on him. I have him as a day three pick. He has a chance — he has a chance to develop into a functional starter, but there’s a significant gap between him and Ruiz, in my opinion.”
Verdict: Ceiling is second-round, but Bredeson needs an incredible combine to make that happen.
We don’t necessarily agree that there’s as big of a gap between him and Ruiz, but that certainly could be the case on where either are picked. His floor could be as low as the sixth-round if he doesn’t show out in Indianapolis and in his Pro Day.