Michigan State's football team is preparing for the 2027 NFL Draft, following the recent selection of Matt Gulbin and Ryan Eckley. Five Spartans are highlighted as potential draft picks for next year.
Key points
Michigan State had two players selected in the recent NFL Draft.
Matt Gulbin was picked by the Washington Commanders.
Ryan Eckley was selected by the Baltimore Ravens.
Five Spartans are being considered for the 2027 NFL Draft.
A new coaching staff is influencing the team's talent pool.
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The NFL Draft concluded this past weekend, with the latest edition of college athletes getting their chance at a professional football career. For Michigan State, they saw two names get called across the stage with Matt Gulbin going to the Washington Commanders and Ryan Eckley headed to the Baltimore Ravens.
Now, the Spartans who have professional aspirations will be focusing on potentially hearing their name get called in the 2027 NFL Draft next April.
With a lot of new faces on this Spartans team, to go along with a new coaching staff, there is an influx of talent coming to East Lansing, looking to showcase themselves on the Big Ten stage.
With the 2026 draft behind us, and looking ahead to the 2027 draft, let's take a look at five players that could hear their name on draft day next Spring:
1. OT Ben Murawski
Michigan State's Trent Fraley, right, and Ben Murawski participate in a drill during spring football practice on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in East Lansing.
Michigan State's Trent Fraley, right, and Ben Murawski participate in a drill during spring football practice on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in East Lansing.
Quite frankly, you can't teach someone to be 6-foot-7, 335 pounds. Pair that with the skill he had on UConn, he could jump on a lot of people's big boards this season.
Getting a chance to play in the Big Ten, against top level competition, he can really showcase how he would be an asset to an NFL franchise.
2. LB Jordan Hall
Q&A
Which Michigan State players are potential picks for the 2027 NFL Draft?
Five players from Michigan State are being considered as potential picks for the 2027 NFL Draft.
When is the 2027 NFL Draft scheduled to take place?
The 2027 NFL Draft is scheduled for April 2027.
What impact does a new coaching staff have on Michigan State's NFL Draft prospects?
The new coaching staff is expected to bring an influx of talent and improve the visibility of players during the draft process.
How did Michigan State perform in the recent NFL Draft?
In the recent NFL Draft, Michigan State had two players selected: Matt Gulbin by the Washington Commanders and Ryan Eckley by the Baltimore Ravens.
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Michigan State's Jordan Hall celebrates after a play against Western Michigan's during the third quarter on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, in East Lansing.
Michigan State's Jordan Hall celebrates after a play against Western Michigan's during the third quarter on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, in East Lansing.
Hall has shown the ability to be a solid Big Ten linebacker over the past three years, where he has played for Michigan State since being a true freshman. Hall has the measurables, and the athleticism to play at the next level, and he is finally getting the production to match.
Racking up 88 tackles and 2.5 sacks in 2025, Hall is poised for another big year in 2026. Getting coached up by Pat Fitzgerald and Max Bullough wont hurt, either.
3. RB Cam Edwards
Michigan State's Cam Edwards runs the ball during the football Spring Showcase on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.
Michigan State's Cam Edwards runs the ball during the football Spring Showcase on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.
Another UConn transfer, Edwards absolutely tore up defenses while with the Huskies. Coming to MSU with 2,690 yards in his career, he will get a chance to showcase his outstanding rushing ability in the Big Ten.
With the exposure, and ability to get meaningful touches in the nation's best conference, Edwards can firmly show why he would be able to contribute in the NFL.
4. DT Eli Coenen
From left, Michigan State's Keahnist Thompson, Eli Coenen, Hudson Aultman and Chris Piwowarczyk run a drill during spring football practice on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in East Lansing.
From left, Michigan State's Keahnist Thompson, Eli Coenen, Hudson Aultman and Chris Piwowarczyk run a drill during spring football practice on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in East Lansing.
A big part of making the NFL is having the size and athleticism that is needed to make the jump to the next level. Sometimes, the production in college comes secondary. Coenen fits the physical profile of an NFL defensive lineman.
At 6-foot-6 and 290 pounds, he is going to have the size NFL teams look for, and being able to play both inside and outside, as seen in his time with Illinois, he has the athleticism that could translate to the next level. If Coenen has a productive year in the green and white, he could easily make his way on draft boards.
5. P Rhys Dakin
Michigan State's Rhys Dakin punts the ball during the football Spring Showcase on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.
Michigan State's Rhys Dakin punts the ball during the football Spring Showcase on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.
Only a junior, so he would have to declare early and not play his senior year, but he could be the next one in line for the long Michigan State tradition of good punters. Byrce Baringer and Eckley have both gotten their names called in the draft, and Dakin is poised to be next.
Arguably the best punter in not only in the Big Ten, but the nation, the last two years, he is someone that is probably already on draft boards.
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