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Matt Gulbin 2026 NFL Draft Profile | OC from Michigan State
Scouting Report
Matt Gulbin developed into one of the top center prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft class after a successful one-season stint at Michigan State. The Wilton, Connecticut native arrived as a three-star recruit from Wilton High School in 2021 and spent his first four years at Wake Forest, where he gained valuable experience starting 11 games at both guard spots and one game at center. His transfer to Michigan State before the 2025 season proved transformative-Gulbin was immediately voted team captain during his lone year with the Spartans and started 11 games at center. At 6'4", 312 pounds, Gulbin is a brick wall in pass protection who quickly re-anchors even when defenders get into his chest. During his season at Michigan State, he gave up just two sacks and five pressures, with the second-lowest pressure rate among all Big Ten centers. His upper body strength and powerful leg drive make him a mauler capable of torquing and pancaking smaller defenders or generating significan't horizontal displacement. Gulbin is a consistent force at the point of attack who keeps run lanes clear and strains to establish leverage and finish blocks through the whistle. His versatility is notable-he has experience at right tackle, right guard, left guard, and center, though 2025 was his first year playing center full-time. The redshirt senior's inexperience at the pivot shows up occasionally through misdiagnosed stunts or blitzes. His foot speed puts him at a disadvantage against twitchy defenders, and his hand technique requires refinement. ESPN's Mel Kiper ranks him 4th among centers behind Olaivavega Ioane, Connor Lew, and Emmanuel Pregnon. Gulbin projects as a developing center who may need a one-to-two year runway in the NFL but could emerge as an eventual starter.
Strengths
Brick wall in pass protection with elite anchor
2nd-lowest pressure rate among Big Ten centers
Upper body strength creates pancake ability
Consistent force at point of attack
Team captain and leadership presence
Versatility at multiple OL positions
Finishe's blocks through the whistle
6'4" 312 lbs provides ideal size
Weaknesses
Inexperience at center (first full-time year)
Misdiagnoses stunts and blitzes occasionally
Foot speed disadvantage vs twitchy defenders
Hand technique needs refinement
Strike timing and placement inconsistent
May need 1-2 year NFL development runway
Pad level gets too upright at times
Limited athletic ceiling for position
Player Comparisons
Jason Kelce (undersized but technically sound); Tyler Linderbaum (intelligent pivot man)
College Stats
2025 MSU: 11 starts, 2 sacks allowed, 5 pressures; Wake Forest: 11 starts at guard, 1 start at center; Career: Multiple positions experience
Measurables
Metric
Value
Height
6-4
Weight
305
RAS
3.46
Arm Length
31
Bench Press
21
Broad Jump
101
Hand Size
9
Vertical Jump
28.00
Awards & Honors
Team Captain (2025); #4 center (Mel Kiper); Second-lowest pressure rate among Big Ten centers; Wake Forest to MSU transfer