Which Michigan State football players signed as NFL undrafted free agents

Michigan State football had two players selected two picks apart on Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft, on Saturday, April 25.

First to go in the sixth round at No. 209 overall was center Matt Gulbin to the Washington Commanders, followed by punter Ryan Eckley to the Baltimore Ravens at No. 211.

Michigan State Spartans defensive back Malik Spencer (43) celebrates a defensive play against the Southern California Trojans with defensive back Joshua Eaton (7) during the first half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.

But the draft isn't the only path to a pro football future. Here is a look at other top MSU players and where they landed as undrafted free agents following the 2026 NFL draft.

DB Malik Spencer

Spencer spent three seasons in the secondary rotation in East Lansing, registering 52 tackles (including three for loss), two sacks and five pass breakups, plus a forced fumble, in 12 games.

DB Joshua Eaton

Eaton spent just one season as a Spartan, arriving from Texas State (with which he spent two seasons) after opening his college career with three seasons at . As a Spartan, he had 19 tackles and two pass breakups while playing all 12 games.