NFL Draft Profile: C Matt Gulbin, Michigan state

EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 15: Matt Gulbin #51 of the Michigan State Spartans at center against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the first half at Spartan Stadium on November 15, 2025 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images) | Getty Images Based on what Todd Monken recently said about Elgton Jenkins and his preference for having him play offensive guard in Cleveland, it looks like the Browns are planning to find their starting center in the 2026 NFL Draft. This is also understandable from an overall value standpoint, seeing as the current center market in free agency is incredibly underwhelming.

Michigan State’s Matt Gulbin has been incredibly impressive at both guard for Wake Forest and center for the Spartans over the past two seasons, and he could potentially be one of the most NFL-ready centers in this year’s draft class. Michigan State C Matt Gulbin is extremely impressive and has entrenched himself as the #2 C prospect in this class behind Auburn's Connor Lew for me. His effort, dexterity, and leg drive consistently jump off tape, and he processes extremely fast.

He has legitimate value at both… pic. twitter. com/COf1vs0rwb — Matt Wilson (@CoachWilson66) February 20, 2026 Name: Matt Gulbin Position: Center Height/Weight: 6’4”, 305 pounds College: Michigan State Spartans 2025 Stats: Started 11 games at center, voted team captain.

Graded out as the No. 1 C in the FBS in 2025. Career Stats: 52 games, 34 starts Average “Big Board” Position as of Publishing Date from Mock Draft Database: 137th overall, projected fourth round What an expert is saying Lance Zierlein at NFL.