Michigan tight end Marlin Klein, voted a captain this season, is heading to the NFL Draft.
The 6-foot-6, 250-pound Klein had one year of eligibility remaining. Michigan spokesman Dave Ablauf confirmed Klein’s decision first reported by ESPN on Friday.
Klein, who ranked No. 35 on The Athletic’s “Freaks List” before the 2025 season and is expected to test well at the NFL Combine, played in 11 games this season and had 24 catches for 248 yards. He was named All-Big Ten honorable mention. For his career, the German native played in 35 games with 12 starts.
He said in mid-December he was weighing his postseason options ahead of Michigan’s Citrus Bowl against Texas played on Dec. 31.
“I would never transfer from this place,” Klein said at the time. “For me, it’s either gonna come back for my fifth year or taking the chance of going to the NFL. My plan right now is playing in this game for my brothers, for my teammates.”
Michigan lost to Texas, 41-27. Klein had four catches for 39 yards.
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