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The NFL Draft is over, and Michigan State saw two players selected. Offensive lineman Matt Gulbin was taken 209th overall by the Washington Commanders, and punter Ryan Eckley followed two picks later at 211th overall, going to the Baltimore Ravens.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / April 30

Why MSU’s Loss of Eckley To Draft Won’t Hurt As Much as You Think

Pound-for-pound, nobody was better at their job on last season's Michigan State football team than Ryan Eckley. Only two punters were selected during this year's NFL Draft.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / April 21

Best Players in NFL History From Michigan State

Some former Spartans are about to have their NFL dreams come true. The annual NFL Draft begins on Wednesday, with center Matt Gulbin , punter Ryan Eckley , and safety Malik Spencer being the biggest hopefuls from Michigan State to be picked.

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Final 7-Round Buffalo Bills Mock Draft With UDFA’s: Everything we’ve learned about the Bills leads us to this moment

The Buffalo Bills have their work cut out for them in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft. Here’s our final 7-round mock draft heading into the big day, with Buffalo finding more than one diamond in the rough in a draft where general manager Brandon Beane needs to nail his selections.

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College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / April 13

Biggest Traits Making MSU's Gulbin, Eckley Draftable

The countdown is on for the NFL Draft. Michigan State football has produced two prospects this year with real expectations of getting drafted. Center Matt Gulbin was MSU's best offensive lineman after transferring in from Wake Forest, where now-Michigan State offensive line coach Nick Tabacca developed him.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / April 12

Next Potential NFL Draft Prospects on MSU Roster

NFL Draft season is ongoing, and Michigan State has a few prospects hoping to hear their names called. This year, center Matt Gulbin and punter Ryan Eckley are the Spartans' two most promising professional prospects.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / April 10

MSU's Gulbin, Eckley Hear Reports Ahead of NFL Draft

It will not be long before Matt Gulbin and Ryan Eckley learn where they are playing next season. Gulbin was Michigan State's best offensive lineman this past season, starting the first 11 games of the season before missing the season finale with an injury.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / April 6

Why MSU’s Eckley Could Be First Punter Drafted This Year

With Michigan State football coming off a difficult 4-8 season, not many Spartans are expected to hear their names called when the NFL Draft kicks off on April 25th.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / April 6

3 Potential NFL Landing Spots for MSU's Ryan Eckley

The NFL awaits for Michigan State's latest elite punter. Ryan Eckley , who was the Big Ten's Punter of the Year in 2025 and a second- or third-team All-American at MSU , is one of the select few specialists in a position to be selected in this year's NFL Draft.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 26

Why Eckley's Confident in MSU's Future under New Management

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Michigan State punter Ryan Eckley has spent four years in East Lansing and experienced two distinct eras of Spartan football. Eckley arrived as part of the 2022 recruiting class assembled by former head coach Mel Tucker.

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Ranking all the new FBS head coaches for the 2026 season

Coaching changes happen every year, but they don't all happen the same way. We have had some wild offseason coaching moves in recent seasons, and 2025-2026 wasn't any different.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 12

Pair of Spartans Receive Invitations to NFL Combine

Two former Michigan State players have taken another step towards reaching the next level. On Wednesday, the NFL released a list of the 319 players who had received invitations to attend this year's NFL Scouting Combine.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 4

MSU's Ryan Eckley Wins Big Award Following Stellar Season

It's easy to dismiss the importance of the punter, but Michigan State is going to miss what Ryan Eckley has been able to provide. Eckley declared for the NFL Draft on Tuesday, despite having one year of eligibility remaining.

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College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 20

How MSU Special Teams Fared vs. Indiana

Entering panic season in East Lansing, the Michigan State Spartans just lost their fourth game in a row, and every facet of the team needs to improve for there to be any rebound this season.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / September 10, 2025

MSU's Eckley Lands Prestigious Award

Michigan State punter Ryan Eckley has performed like the best player at his position throughout college football through two games. After another sensational performance against Boston College, the Spartans' special teams ace was named the Ray Guy Award National Punter of the Week on Tuesday.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / September 7, 2025

Special Teams Summary: Week Two Vs Boston College

While Special Teams are often underestimated, the Michigan State Spartans but parts of their special teams entering week two that were poised as MSU’s secret weapons.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / September 4, 2025

MSU's Ryan Eckley Compares Kicking, Punting to Golf

Elite Michigan State punter Ryan Eckley gave some insight into the mind of a specialist on Tuesday, and he certainly had some interesting things to say.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / September 3, 2025

Watch: MSU P Ryan Eckley Talks Week 1, More

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State redshirt junior punter had himself one heck of a season debut in the Spartans' victory over Western Michigan last week.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / September 1, 2025

Michigan State's Secret Weapon Revealed Himself in Week 1

Sometimes, discussions around what how a quality football team are done wrong. Usually, it begins with the offense and how good the quarterback is, then the running backs and receivers, and then the offensive line gets discussed a little bit (usually not enough).

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 28, 2025

A Look at MSU's Key Specialists

Although in the midst of a rebuild, the Michigan State Spartans are hungry for victory in the upcoming 2025 season, and much of the pressure for victory lands on quarterbacks, O-linemen, or pass catchers.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / July 8, 2025

Four Spartans Honored as Phil Steele’s Top Big Ten Preseason Players

Ahead of the coming college football season, Phil Steele released his conference-specific first to fourth preseason teams. While Michigan State football

College Football News / Athlon Sports / July 1, 2025

Michigan State Punter Honored as Prestigious Walter Camp Preseason All-America Team Selectee

The 2025 Walter Camp preseason FBS All-America Team selectees were announced, and Michigan State had one Spartan representing the team on defense. Walter Camp selected the first All-America team in 1889 and the 2025 teams mark the 136th edition of the nation's oldest college football All-America team.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 1, 2025

MSU Represented on Prestigious Preseason All-America Team

We're already to the point in the offseason when we'll start to see some preseason watch lists coming out, setting the expectations high for the best in college football.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 9, 2024

Spartans Have Another Elite Punter at Their Disposal

The Michigan State Spartans possess yet another one of the nation's best punters. Redshirt sophomore Ryan Eckley has quietly become one of the most skilled punters in college football and has continued the storied success that the Spartans have had at the position.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / September 3, 2024

Ryan Eckley Booting His Way Where He Left Off for The Spartans

Michigan State punter Ryan Eckley had high expectations coming into this season, and those expectations were matched after his Week 1 performance. Eckley

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 12, 2024

Michigan State P Ryan Eckley Continues to Block Out the Noise

There are more ways to be valuable to a football team than offensively and defensively. In Michigan State’s case, they have a valuable asset in its special teams unit.