Ryan Eckley
| No. 30 – Baltimore Ravens | |
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| Position | Punter |
| Roster status | Active |
| Personal information | |
| Born | February 16, 2004 Lithia, Florida, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 207 lb (94 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Newsome (Lithia) |
| College | Michigan State (2022–2025) |
| NFL draft | 2026: 6th round, 211th overall pick |
| Career history | |
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| Awards and highlights | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Ryan Eckley (born February 16, 2004) is an American professional football punter for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Michigan State Spartans and was selected by the Ravens in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL draft.
Early life
Eckley played baseball at FishHawk sporting complex as a pitcher. Eckley attended Newsome High School located in Lithia, Florida. Coming out of high school, he was rated as a five-star punter, where he committed to play college football for the Michigan State Spartans as a preferred walk-on.[1]
College career
During his first collegiate season in 2022, Eckley punted just once as he sat behind future NFL punter Bryce Baringer.[2] During his first season as the team's starting punter in 2023, he averaged 46.8 yards per punt, where for his performance he was named a freshman all-American.[3][4] During the 2024 season, Eckley averaged 47.9 yards per punt to lead the Big Ten, where for his performance he was named second-team all-conference.[5] In week one of the 2025 season, Eckley punted six times for an average of 51.3 yards per punt, while also attempting a field goal in a season opening win over Western Michigan.[6] In week two, he was named the Ray Guy Punter of the Week, after punting three times for an average of 54.7 yards per punt, with all three being downed inside the 20, with two being downed at the one-yard line in a double overtime win versus Boston College.[7]
Professional career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | Wingspan | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 0+3⁄4 in (1.85 m) |
200 lb (91 kg) |
31 in (0.79 m) |
9+1⁄4 in (0.23 m) |
6 ft 3+1⁄2 in (1.92 m) | ||||||||
| All values from NFL Combine[8][9] | ||||||||||||
Eckley was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the sixth round with the 211th overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft.[10]
References
- ^ Jordan, Kenny (1 December 2021). "Michigan State receives PWO punter commit in Ryan Eckley". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 9 November 2025.
- ^ Wenzel, Matt. "What it's like to replace a Michigan State legend". MLive.com. Retrieved 9 November 2025.
- ^ Couch, Graham (4 September 2025). "MSU punter Ryan Eckley carries his best friend with him, 6 years after his tragic death". Lansing State Journal. Retrieved 9 November 2025.
- ^ Wenzel, Matt. "Michigan State star adding to NFL skillset while itching to reach ultimate goal". MLive.com. Retrieved 9 November 2025.
- ^ Champion, Aidan. "Expectations for MSU's Star Specialist". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 9 November 2025.
- ^ Earegood, Connor. "What's next for Spartans' do-it-all punter Ryan Eckley: 'I gotta score'". The Detroit News. Retrieved 9 November 2025.
- ^ Wenzel, Matt. "Michigan State's Ryan Eckley honored after another head-turning performance". MLive.com. Retrieved 9 November 2025.
- ^ "Ryan Eckley Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved 28 March 2026.
- ^ "Ryan Eckley College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved 28 March 2026.
- ^ Mink, Ryan (25 April 2026). "5 Things to Know About Ryan Eckley". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved 27 April 2026.