ANN ARBOR – It doesn’t matter what position designation you give Jalen Hoffman, his goal is still the same: emulate Max Bredeson.

Hoffman is listed as a tight end but is primarily used as a blocking fullback or H-back in Michigan’s offense. Bredeson, a fifth-year senior and two-time captain, has held that role for the past four seasons, but the Wolverines also have started to work in Hoffman the past two weeks.

In Saturday’s 31-20 win over Michigan State, Hoffman played a career-high 13 offensive snaps and was on the field together with Bredeson for several plays, including a 13-yard touchdown run from Bryce Underwood in the first quarter. Both Hoffman and Bredeson lined up on the right side of the backfield and pulled around the formation, settling blocks on the edge that allowed Underw

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