#12
Carson Gulker
Returning to Michigan State for 2026
Zeeland, Mich. → Zeeland West
via msuspartans.com ↗Carson Gulker
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Pat Fitzgerald
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Michigan State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Tight end · 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 #38 · 2026 recruiting class #45
Background
All-around athlete began his career as a quarterback at Ferris State and was a tight end for the National Champion Bulldogs during the 2025 season . . . was granted a sixth year of eligibility by the NCAA . . . enrolled at Michigan State in January 2026 for the spring semester . . . has scored 57...
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