Matt Gulbin
| No. 66 – Washington Commanders | |
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| Position | Center |
| Roster status | Active |
| Personal information | |
| Born | October 27, 2002 |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 312 lb (142 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Wilton (Wilton, Connecticut) |
| College |
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| NFL draft | 2026: 6th round, 209th overall pick |
| Career history | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Matthew Gulbin (born October 27, 2002) is an American professional football center for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). Gulbin played college football for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons and Michigan State Spartans and was selected by the Commanders in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL draft.
Early life
Gulbin was born on October 27, 2002, and grew up in Fairfield County, Connecticut.[1] He attended Wilton High School located in Wilton, Connecticut. Coming out of high school, he was rated as a three-star recruit, where he committed to play college football for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, after earning all-State honors.[2]
College career
Wake Forest
During his time as a Demon Deacon from 2021 through 2024, Gulbin appeared in 41 games with 23 starts primarily at offensive guard, where for his performance in 2024 he earned honorable mention all-ACC honors.[3][4] After the conclusion of the 2024 season, he decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[5]
Michigan State
Gulbin transferred to play for the Michigan State Spartans.[6] Heading into the season, he was named the team's starting center, while also being named to the Rimington Award Watch List.[7][8] Gulbin was also named one of the Spartans team captains.[9] He started the first 11 games at center in his lone season at Michigan State, missing the final game due to injury, and was named Honorable Mention All-Big Ten.[10] In his five-year college career, Gulbin played in 52 games, starting 22 games at guard and 12 at center.[11]
Professional career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | Wingspan | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 3+5⁄8 in (1.92 m) |
305 lb (138 kg) |
31+3⁄4 in (0.81 m) |
9+1⁄2 in (0.24 m) |
6 ft 6+1⁄4 in (1.99 m) |
4.96 s | 8.33 s | 28.0 in (0.71 m) |
8 ft 5 in (2.57 m) |
21 reps | |||
| All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[12][13] | ||||||||||||
Gulbin was selected by the Washington Commanders in the sixth round with the 209th overall pick of the 2026 NFL draft, signing his four-year rookie contract on May 8, 2026.[14][15]
References
- ^ Brugler, Dane. "Matt Gulbin - The Beast 2026". The Athletic. The New York Times. Retrieved April 25, 2026.
- ^ Fornabaio, Michael (May 22, 2020). "All-state lineman Gulbin of Wilton commits to Wake Forest". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved November 21, 2025.
- ^ Wenzel, Matt. "Can transfer center help transform Michigan State's offensive line?". MLive.com. Retrieved November 21, 2025.
- ^ Dunlap, Keith (July 31, 2025). "Michigan State turns to another Wake Forest transfer for offensive spark". Detroit News. Retrieved November 21, 2025.
- ^ Solari, Chris (December 22, 2024). "Michigan State football adds 3 transfers: OL Matt Gulbin, CB Malcolm Bell, LB Anelu Lafaele". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved November 21, 2025.
- ^ Earegood, Connor (October 3, 2025). "Deep bonds and big hits: How MSU's Matt Gulbin became one of nation's best centers". The Detroit News. Retrieved November 21, 2025.
- ^ Bondy, Robert. "Michigan State football center Matt Gulbin named to notable award watchlist". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved November 21, 2025.
- ^ Landis, Carter. "How Matt Gulbin Has Steadying Impact on MSU's O-Line". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved November 21, 2025.
- ^ Wenzel, Matt. "Michigan State 'anchor' is also an ironman captain who hasn't missed a snap". MLive.com. Retrieved November 21, 2025.
- ^ "Commanders select Michigan State C Matt Gulbin in 2026 NFL Draft". Commanders Wire. USA Today. April 25, 2026.
- ^ https://www.nfl.com/prospects/matt-gulbin/32004755-4c10-3822-5bc7-d80cb80ecd18
- ^ "Matt Gulbin Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 28, 2026.
- ^ "Matt Gulbin College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 28, 2026.
- ^ "Commanders select C Matt Gulbin with No. 209 pick". Commanders.com. April 25, 2026. Retrieved April 25, 2026.
- ^ Selby, Zach (May 8, 2026). "Commanders sign 2026 draft class". Commanders.com. Retrieved May 8, 2026.