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Michigan Captain Marlin Klein Declares for 2026 NFL Draft

He says he is ready for the next step after a captaincy season recognized as All-Big Ten honorable mention.

Overview

  • Klein told ESPN he is ready for the next step and described himself as an explosive, versatile player willing to play special teams, block, and catch without complaint.
  • The 6-foot-6, 250-pound senior had 24 receptions for 248 yards and one touchdown in 11 games in 2025, including four catches for 39 yards in the Citrus Bowl loss to Texas.
  • He has one season of college eligibility remaining but chose to enter the draft after serving as a 2025 team captain.
  • Published career totals differ slightly across outlets, with Reuters listing 38 catches for 364 yards and one touchdown and Yahoo Sports citing 37 for 347 and one touchdown.
  • Michigan now leans on Hogan Hansen’s return to health and development from Zack Marshall and Deakon Tonielli, with incoming help limited to Mason Bonner after 2026 commit Matt Ludwig flipped to Texas Tech.