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8 Michigan Football Players Receive NFL Combine Invites
The Wolverines will have a strong presence at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.
Published on Feb. 11, 2026
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Eight players from the 2025 Michigan Wolverines football roster have been invited to the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, including H-Back Max Bredeson, WR Donaven McCulley, EDGE/LB Jaishawn Barham, TE Marlin Klein, DL Derrick Moore, DL Rayshaun Benny, K Dominic Zvada and LB Jimmy Rolder.
Why it matters
The NFL Combine is a crucial step for college players looking to make the jump to the professional level, as it allows them to showcase their skills and athleticism in front of NFL scouts and executives. Michigan's strong representation at the event highlights the program's continued success in developing top-tier talent.
The details
The eight Wolverines invitees will look to impress at the combine, which takes place from February 23 to March 1 in Indianapolis. Players will participate in a variety of drills and tests that measure their speed, strength, agility and other key attributes that NFL teams evaluate. Some of the Michigan players, like Bredeson, McCulley and Barham, are projected as potential early-round draft picks, while others like Zvada will aim to solidify their standing as draftable prospects.
- The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine will take place from February 23 to March 1 in Indianapolis.
- The 2026 NFL Draft is scheduled for April.
The players
Max Bredeson
A H-Back from the 2025 Michigan Wolverines football roster who is projected as a sixth-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Donaven McCulley
A wide receiver from the 2025 Michigan Wolverines football roster who is projected as a day three selection (rounds 4-7) in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Jaishawn Barham
An EDGE/LB from the 2025 Michigan Wolverines football roster who is seen as a player with high upside and is projected as a strong day two prospect with the potential to rise into being a first-round selection.
Marlin Klein
A tight end from the 2025 Michigan Wolverines football roster who projects as a day three selection with the ability to rise to day two (rounds 2-3).
Derrick Moore
A defensive lineman from the 2025 Michigan Wolverines football roster who projects as a day two lock with the potential to go in the first round.
What’s next
The 2026 NFL Draft is scheduled for April, where these Michigan players will look to hear their names called and take the next step in their professional football careers.
The takeaway
Michigan's strong representation at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine is a testament to the program's ability to develop top-tier talent and prepare players for the rigors of the professional level. These Wolverines will have the opportunity to showcase their skills and potentially improve their draft stock ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.
