Voting opens for Freep Buffalo Wild Wings Best D-Lineman for 2026

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Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Voting opens for Freep Buffalo Wild Wings Best D-Lineman for 2026
Summary

Voting for the Detroit Free Press Buffalo Wild Wings Best Defensive Lineman for 2026 is now open, closing on August 20. Nominees include Drew Aagesen of Goodrich, who excels in both tackles and sacks; Jayden Bell from Birmingham Brother Rice, known for his impactful junior season; and Max Bollman of Big Rapids, noted for his impressive strength and speed. Other nominees are Luke Brodnicki of Hudsonville, Treighjan Gibson of Orchard Lake St. Mary's, Recarder Kitchen from Muskegon, Jeremiah McCall of Harper Woods, Asher Newman from Haslett, Myles Smith of Farmington, and Dylan Volpe from Port Huron. Readers can vote based on each player’s projected contributions heading into the new high school football season.

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  • Voting opens for the Buffalo Wild Wings Best D-Lineman award.
  • Drew Aagesen registered 40 tackles and nine sacks last season.
  • Jayden Bell returns as a key defensive player for the Warriors.
  • Max Bollman recorded 83 tackles and 13 sacks in 2025.
  • Voting closes on August 20 at noon.
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Free Press readers can weigh in on who they think will be the best defensive lineman for the 2026 MHSAA football season.

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