A Big Ten punting record-holder whose booming leg made him the first Michigan State punter drafted in 16 years.
Bryce Baringer turned a walk-on start at Illinois into one of the most productive punting careers in Big Ten history at Michigan State, and has translated that leg strength into a steady NFL career with the Patriots.
Path to the league
Baringer began his college career as a walk-on at Illinois before transferring home to Michigan State. He led the nation with a 49-yard average per punt in his final college season, and his 46-yard career average stands as the best in Big Ten history and sixth-best in NCAA history among qualified punters. New England selected him in the sixth round, 192nd overall, of the 2023 NFL Draft, making him the first Michigan State punter drafted in 16 years.
Career highlights
Baringer has held down the Patriots' punting job since being drafted, posting a career punting average of 47.9 yards through three NFL seasons. His leg strength has consistently ranked among the better punting profiles in the league.
2025 season recap
Baringer punted 51 times in 2025 for a 47.4-yard average, including a 73-yard boot that tied for fourth-longest in the league. He pinned 21 punts inside the 20-yard line on the season.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Bryce Baringer
- Pro Football Reference: Bryce Baringer
Statistics
2025 season and career2025 Season · Punting
17 games played▶Punting · career
| Year | Team | GP | PUNTS | YDS | AVG | LNG | IN20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | patriots | 17 | 51 | 2,416 | 47.4 | 73 | 21 |
| 2024 | patriots | 17 | 70 | 3,486 | 49.8 | 75 | 31 |
| 2023 | patriots | 17 | 98 | 4,598 | 46.9 | 79 | 38 |
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Punter
- Group
- specialTeam
- College
- Michigan State
- Hometown
- Waterford, MI, USA
- Age
- 27
- Status
- active
