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Michigan State football P Ryan Eckley goes to Ravens in 2026 NFL Draft
TL;DR
Ryan Eckley, a punter from Michigan State, was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2026 NFL Draft with the 212th pick. This continues Michigan State's tradition of producing professional punters.
Key points
- Ryan Eckley was selected by the Baltimore Ravens
- He was drafted in Round 6 with pick No. 212
- This continues Michigan State's lineage of punters going pro
- Teammate Matt Gulbin was also drafted at pick No. 209
- A Spartan has been picked in 85 of the 86 NFL drafts
Ryan EckleyBaltimore RavensMichigan State footballWashington Commanders
Ryan Eckley took a gamble on entering the 2026 NFL Draft with a year of eligibility remaining. It paid off and continued Michigan State football's lineage of punters going pro.
Eckley was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in Round 6 on Saturday with the pick No. 212.
The selection of Eckley was the second this year for MSU, but only barely; teammate Matt Gulbin went to the Washington Commanders at pick No. 209. A Spartan has been picked in 85 of the 86 NFL drafts. MSU’s 80-year streak ended in 2021.
Michigan State punter Ryan Eckley (98) celebrates against Maryland after winning 38-28 at Ford Field in Detroit on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025.
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After the Spartans’ 4-8 season finished, Eckley announced in December that he would forego his final year to enter the draft.
The 6-foot-2, 207-pound native of Lithia, Florida, arrived at MSU in 2022 and emerged as one of the nation’s best punters over the past two seasons under former coach . Eckley averaged 48.5 yards last season to rank first in the Big Ten and second among FBS-level punters. He moved into second place in MSU’s record book behind 's 49-yard average in 2022 and ahead of Baringer's 48.4-yard average in 2021.
Q&A
What round was Ryan Eckley drafted in the 2026 NFL Draft?
Ryan Eckley was drafted in Round 6 with the 212th pick.
Which team drafted Ryan Eckley from Michigan State?
Ryan Eckley was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens.
How many players from Michigan State were selected in the 2026 NFL Draft?
Two players from Michigan State were selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, including Ryan Eckley and Matt Gulbin.