Ben Bredeson

TRANSACTIONS:

Originally entered the NFL as a fourth- round draft pick (143rd overall) by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2020 NFL Draft.

TRANSACTIONS:

Originally entered the NFL as a fourth- round draft pick (143rd overall) by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2020 NFL Draft.

Was traded by the Ravens to the New York Giants on Aug. 31, 2021.

Signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an unrestricted free agent on March 15, 2024.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

Has appeared in 73 career games, making 53 starts, between the Baltimore Ravens, New York Giants, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Has appeared in three career postseason contests, making one start, between the Giants and Buccaneers.

Was a pivotal member of a 2024 Buccaneers offense that established franchise records in completion percentage (71.5%), passer rating (106.8), rushing yards (2,536), yards per rush (5.3) and third-down conversion rate (50.9%).

Made his first career start in Week 3 of the 2021 season against the Atlanta Falcons (9/26/21).

Made his NFL debut in Week 4 of the 2020 season (10/4/20).

2025 HIGHLIGHTS:

Started at center in the Week 1 victory in Atlanta, marking his fifth career start at center and first since the 2023 season. Played all 58 offensive snaps, contributing to an offensive line that helped produce over 100 rushing yards and three passing touchdowns.

Per Pro Football Focus, Bredeson was Tampa Bay's highest-graded offensive player in Week 1.

Started at center in the Week 2 victory at Houston, playing all 80 offensive snaps and contributing to an offensive line that generated 169 rushing yards, extending Tampa Bay's then-longest-active streak to 10 consecutive 100- yard rushing performances.

In the Week 3 win vs. the New York Jets, started at center and played all 72 offensive snaps, contributing to an offensive line that produced 122 rushing yards and a passer rating of 101.7. It marked Tampa Bay's 11th straight game with over 100 yards on the ground — the longest such streak in the NFL at the time.

Returned to his natural position of left guard in Week 4 against Philadelphia, starting and playing all 72 offensive snaps. Contributed to an offensive line that produced a +176 net yardage differential and recorded its 12th straight game with over 100 rushing yards.

Started at left guard in the Week 5 win in Seattle, playing all 61 offensive snaps and contributing to an offensive line that helped produce a then-season-high 426 net yards of offense and an 87.9% completion rate on pass attempts.

In the Week 6 win over the San Francisco 49ers, started at left guard and played all 53 offensive snaps. Contributed to an offensive line that generated 7.0+ yards per play for the second straight week, becoming the first team in the 2025 season to record multiple such games.

Started at left guard and played all 69 offensive snaps in Week 7 at Detroit.

In the Week 8 win at New Orleans, started at left guard and played all 58 offensive snaps, contributing to an offensive line that helped produce a then-season-high +20 margin of victory.

Started at left guard in Week 10 vs. New England, playing six offensive snaps before leaving with injury.

Was inactive for Week 11 at Buffalo and Week 12 at the Los Angeles Rams.

In the Week 13 win over the Arizona Cardinals, started at left guard and played all 61 offensive snaps, contributing to an offense that produced its seventh game without a turnover — tied for the second-most in the NFL at the time.

Started at left guard in Week 14 vs. New Orleans, playing 32-of-74 offensive snaps before leaving with injury.

Was placed on Injured Reserve prior to Week 15 vs. Atlanta.

COLLEGE:

Appeared in 51 career games with 46 starts at left guard at the University of Michigan (2016-19).

Was twice voted a team captain by his teammates (2018-19).

As a senior in 2019, named second-team All-America by the Walter Camp Football Foundation, third-team All-America by the AP and first-team All-Big Ten by coaches and media.

Was named second-team All-Big Ten by coaches and media in 2017-18 and academic All-Big Ten in 2017.

PERSONAL:

Attended Arrowhead High School (Hartland, Wis.). Helped them win the WIAA Division I state championships in 2012 and 2013.

Majored in Psychology.

His father played football at Illinois, and his older brother, Jack, spent four years on the University of Michigan baseball team. His younger brother, Max, played football for the Wolverines and was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

In 2015, was named Wisconsin's Gatorade Player of the Year, was first-team USA Today All-American and first-team MaxPreps All-America.