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Two Michigan State football alums projected to drafted this week
TL;DR
Two Michigan State football players, Matt Gulbin and Ryan Eckley, are projected to be drafted in the sixth round of the NFL Draft. Gulbin is expected to be picked by the Cincinnati Bengals, while Eckley is projected to go to the Baltimore Ravens.
Key points
- Matt Gulbin projected to be drafted in Round Six, Pick No. 189
- Ryan Eckley projected to be drafted in Round Six, Pick No. 211
- Both players are from Michigan State football
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Michigan State football's historic NFL draft streak might be long gone, but that doesn't mean the Spartans are done sending players to the league. With the NFL Draft starting on Thursday, MSU has a few players in great position to find a landing spot at the next level, and ESPN NFL Draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. agrees.
Kiper currently has two Michigan State football players projected to be drafted in his personal mock draft, both in the sixth round. Those players are:
- Center Matt Gulbin: Round Six, Pick No. 189 - Cincinnati Bengals
- Punter Ryan Eckley: Round Six, Pick No. 211 - Baltimore Ravens
These aren't a major surprise and were the two players expected to get drafted. MSU does have a few other players on the bubble who could find a spot in the last round as well. Interestingly, although Kiper has Gulbin projected to be taken higher, Eckley is the only Spartan on his Top-150 Big Board.
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Q&A
Which Michigan State football players are projected to be drafted?
Matt Gulbin and Ryan Eckley are the two Michigan State football players projected to be drafted.
What round are Matt Gulbin and Ryan Eckley expected to be drafted in?
Both players are projected to be drafted in the sixth round of the NFL Draft.
Which NFL teams are expected to draft Matt Gulbin and Ryan Eckley?
Matt Gulbin is projected to be drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals, while Ryan Eckley is expected to be picked by the Baltimore Ravens.
