Eli Bickel
Freshman offensive lineman on Michigan State's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′6″ · 312 lb · North Branch, MI · North Branch
Recruiting
OT recruit
No. 456 nationally · Signed with Michigan State
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 offensive lineman on Michigan State's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 4-star recruit to Michigan State in 2026.
Eli Bickel
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Michigan State4-star out of North Branch
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Pat Fitzgerald
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A four-star recruit at offensive line for Michigan State -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
7 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2016. Jack Conklin went on to the NFL out of this room (2016).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Michigan State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Michigan State
Returning around him
- 21% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- 2 Michigan State players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -18 net (28 in / 46 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Michigan State · Last season: 4-8 · Talent rank #61 · 2026 recruiting class #45
Background
Enrolled at Michigan State in January 2026 for the spring semester. HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Rated a four-star prospect in the 247 Composite rankings and a top 500 recruit nationally (No. 457) . . . named to the Rivals 300 (No. 161) for the top overall players in the nation; also rated a fo...