Directional Net-Punter

Projected
Round 6-7

Drafted · Round 6 · Pick 211 · 211th overall
Eckley suits up at /p/ryan-eckley
Scouting report · The One Analytics
Day 3Projected · Round 6-7Ryan Eckley projects as a directional net-punter. A P out of Michigan St. who tested with an unmeasured athletic profile. Limited combine sample. Works off 6'1" · 200 lb and the position film.
Scouting Combine · 2026
Y · PERCENTILE vs P CLASS · 2000–2026 baseline
Athletic composite
2 of 2 metrics graded
Arm
31.0″·40th of 20
Hand
9.3″·45th of 20
Arm
vs. 20
Hand
vs. 20
Trait grades
Frame
20th percentile · 6'1" · 200 lb
Athleticism
No combine number on file — Composite of speed + explosion + agility percentiles
NFL comparisons
Braden Mann
Rotational2020 R6 · #191 · Texas A&M · 5-11/198lb · 4.83s 40
64
sim
Mitch Wishnowsky
Rotational2019 R4 · #110 · Utah · 6-2/218lb · 4.63s 40
63
sim
Bryce Baringer
Rotational2023 R6 · #192 · Michigan St. · 6-2/216lb
62
sim
X-Factor
Frame grades in the 20th percentile. 6'1".
Primary risk
Frame sits in the 20th percentile (6'1"). That's the headline weakness scouts will key on.
Scheme fit
Modern net-punting role with directional + rugby-style situational kicks.
College career · ESPN
| Season | Team | PUNTS | AVG | LNG | YDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | MSU | 1 | 41.0 | 41 | 41 |
| 2023 | MSU | 56 | 46.7 | 67 | 2,615 |
| 2024 | MSU | 43 | 47.9 | 61 | 2,060 |
| 2025 | MSU | 49 | 48.5 | 60 | 2,378 |
| Career | 149 | 47.6 | 67 | 7,094 | |
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