Updated Feb. 11, 2026, 11:19 a.m. ET
- Two Michigan State players have been invited to the 2026 NFL Combine.
- Interior offensive lineman Matt Gulbin and punter Ryan Eckley will represent the Spartans.
- Eckley was an All-American and the Big Ten’s top punter last season.
- The NFL Combine is scheduled for late February and early March in Indianapolis.
A pair of Spartans have been invited to the 2026 NFL Combine.
The official list of NFL Combine invitees has been released this week and two players from Michigan State got the nod to compete at the notable pre-NFL Draft event. Those two Spartans are:
- Matt Gulbin (interior offensive lineman)
- Ryan Eckley (punter)
Both Gulbin and Eckley were key contributors for the Spartans this past season and appear most destined to be selected in the upcoming NFL Draft in April. Gulbin appeared and started in 11 games for the Spartans this past season after transferring from Wake Forest, ranking high in Pro Football Focus (PFF) grades. Eckley was an All-American this past season and also earned the Big Ten’s award for top punter in the league.
The NFL Combine is scheduled to take place from February 23 to March 2 in Indianapolis, Ind. The NFL Draft will be held from April 23 to April 25 in Pittsburgh.
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