Michigan State NFL Draft Picks
Draft pipelines, NFL destinations, and positional trends.
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Michigan State NFL Draft pipeline
Draft results show how Michigan State talent translates to the NFL by year, round, position, and pro destination. The filters help separate recent development from the full historical pipeline.
This view currently includes 18 draft picks across the current range and filters. Use the draft map to compare where college programs send players across the league.
NFL Draft Pipeline
Explore how Michigan State talent translates to Sundays with adjustable timelines, charts, and breakdowns by round, position, and NFL destination.
Total Picks
18
2017 – 2026
First Rounders
0
No first-round picks
Best Pick
#35
Malik McDowell • 2017
Position Spotlight
Center
3 total picks
Draft Picks Over Time
Rounds Breakdown
Day three picks: 14 • Average round: 4.9
Position Distribution
Top NFL Destinations
Most common landing spots for Michigan State alumni.
Seattle Seahawks
2 picks
Washington
2 picks
Los Angeles Rams
2 picks
Pittsburgh Steelers
2 picks
Minnesota Vikings
2 picks
New England Patriots
2 picks
Draft Picks Detail
Showing 18 players that match your filters.
Matt Gulbin Center • 6'4" • 305 lbs From Wilton, CT, USA | 2026 | Round 6 (Pick 28) | #209 | Washington | Rank 157 • Grade 57 |
Ryan Eckley Punter • 6'1" • 200 lbs From Lithia, FL, USA | 2026 | Round 6 (Pick 30) | #211 |  Baltimore Ravens | Rank 330 • Grade 39 |
Luke Newman Offensive Tackle From Bloomfield Hills, MI, USA | 2025 | Round 6 (Pick 19) | #195 |  Chicago Bears | — |
Nick Samac Center • 6'4" • 307 lbs From Mentor, OH, USA | 2024 | Round 7 (Pick 8) | #228 | Baltimore Ravens | Rank 210 • Grade 50 |
Jayden Reed Wide Receiver • 5'11" • 187 lbs From Naperville, IL, USA | 2023 | Round 2 (Pick 19) | #50 |  Green Bay Packers | Rank 47 • Grade 83 |
Bryce Baringer Punter • 6'2" • 216 lbs From Waterford, MI, USA | 2023 | Round 6 (Pick 15) | #192 | New England Patriots | Rank 285 • Grade 37 |
Ameer Speed Cornerback From Jacksonville, FL, USA | 2023 | Round 6 (Pick 37) | #214 | New England Patriots | — |
Ken Walker III Running Back • 5'9" • 211 lbs From Arlington, TN, USA | 2022 | Round 2 (Pick 9) | #41 | Seattle Seahawks | Rank 44 • Grade 86 |
Jalen Nailor Wide Receiver • 5'11" • 186 lbs From Palmdale, CA, USA | 2022 | Round 6 (Pick 12) | #191 | Minnesota Vikings | Rank 237 • Grade 48 |
Connor Heyward Fullback • 5'11" • 233 lbs From Duluth, GA, USA | 2022 | Round 6 (Pick 30) | #208 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Rank 247 • Grade 46 |
AJ Arcuri Offensive Tackle • 6'7" • 320 lbs From Powell, OH, USA | 2022 | Round 7 (Pick 40) | #261 | Los Angeles Rams | — |
Josiah Scott Cornerback • 5'9" • 185 lbs From Hamilton, OH, USA | 2020 | Round 4 (Pick 31) | #137 |  Jacksonville Jaguars | Rank 147 • Grade 59 |
Kenny Willekes Defensive End • 6'4" • 264 lbs From Rockford, MI, USA | 2020 | Round 7 (Pick 11) | #225 | Minnesota Vikings | Rank 115 • Grade 67 |
Justin Layne Cornerback • 6'2" • 192 lbs From Cleveland, OH, USA | 2019 | Round 3 (Pick 19) | #83 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Rank 53 • Grade 83 |
Khari Willis Safety • 5'11" • 213 lbs From Jackson, MI, USA | 2019 | Round 4 (Pick 7) | #109 |  Indianapolis Colts | Rank 154 • Grade 62 |
Brian Allen Center • 6'1" • 300 lbs From Hinsdale, IL, USA | 2018 | Round 4 (Pick 11) | #111 | Los Angeles Rams | Rank 197 • Grade 53 |
Malik McDowell Defensive Tackle • 6'6" • 295 lbs From Detroit, MI, USA | 2017 | Round 2 (Pick 3) | #35 | Seattle Seahawks | Rank 41 • Grade 86 |
Montae Nicholson Safety • 6'2" • 212 lbs From Monroeville, PA, USA | 2017 | Round 4 (Pick 17) | #123 | Washington | Rank 147 • Grade 61 |
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