Commanders selected Michigan State C Matt Gulbin with the No. 209 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

25 April 2026

Gulbin (6’4/305) is a versatile interior lineman with over 2,300 career snaps and experience at every position except left tackle, showcasing flexibility and leadership as a team captain. Gulbin delivered a breakout 2025 campaign with an 87.8 PFF pass-block grade and 99.1 pass-block efficiency, allowing just 5 pressures on 426 pass-blocking snaps, while pairing it with an 81.9 run-block grade that highlights his physicality at the point of attack. He wins with strong hands, a sturdy base and disciplined technique, consistently latching and controlling defenders once engaged. Despite that production, Gulbin’s athletic profile is a clear concern, posting a 3.46 RAS with very poor agility testing, which shows up when he’s forced to redirect or operate in space against quicker interior defenders. He can struggle laterally and is still relatively new to full-time center duties, which can lead to occasional timing and processing inconsistencies. With high-level experience, positional versatility and strong pass-pro production, Gulbin projects as an interior depth piece whose path to a starting role depends on mitigating his athletic limitations and refining his center-specific responsibilities.