The Baltimore Ravens have bolstered their roster by selecting Michigan State punter Ryan Eckley in the sixth round of the NFL Draft. The move comes after Pro Bowler Jordan Stout left the Ravens to join the New York Giants, becoming the league’s highest-paid punter.
Eckley joins Luke Elzinga at the punter position for the Ravens. His collegiate career at Michigan State was decorated with accolades, including three All-Big Ten selections and the 2025 Big Ten Punter of the Year award.
Elite Punting Stats and Records
Eckley’s punting prowess is evident in his career stats. He averaged 47.6 yards per punt, breaking the Big Ten record. His dominance in the conference was highlighted by leading the Big Ten in punting average for two consecutive years:
- 2024: 47.9 yards per punt
- 2025: 48.5 yards per punt
His precision was also notable, with 34% of his punts (50 of 149) landing inside the 20-yard line, including 27 punts downed inside the 10. Additionally, Eckley boasted 67 punts of 50-plus yards during his collegiate career.
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