Bryce Baringer was arguably the best punter in the nation last fall, and on Saturday, the Waterford native became the first Michigan State punter selected in the NFL Draft in 16 years.
Baringer, a first-team All-American in 2022, was selected with the 15th pick of the sixth round, going No. 192 overall to the New England Patriots. He is the fifth Michigan State punter to be selected in the common era of the NFL Draft and the first to be selected in this year’s draft.
“I was just very thankful for an opportunity to play,” Baringer said of getting the call from the Patriots.