Eli Bickel
6′6″ · 312 lb · North Branch, MI
Where he comes from
- North Branch, MI
- North Branch
- About 50 miles from Spartan Stadium
- Four-star recruit, No. 456 nationally in the 2026 class, rating 0.8923.
Where he fits
Michigan State lists 16 offensive linemen this season.
Michigan State offensive linemen with a game this season
His line is 33rd in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number, not his).
Michigan State’s week
- RecordMichigan State is 2-5.
- Next gameat Michigan · Sat Nov 7
Players like him
Same class and position
News and fans
No outlet on our list has written about him by name this season.
Michigan State in the news
- $10M donation to MSU athletics
Lansing State Journal Oct 23 - Michigan State fires head coach
Yahoo Sports Oct 21 - Fitzgerald takes responsibility for middle finger
The State News Oct 13
Where to follow him
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.
Quality starterFour-star HS recruit
The unit he anchors ranks 33rd nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
7 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2016. Jack Conklin went on to the NFL out of this room (2016).
Joined Michigan State in 2026
- 2026 Michigan State FitzgeraldYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line
- Before collegeSigned with Michigan State in 2026 as a 4-star recruit, No. 456 in the country.
His moves
- Signed with Michigan State in the 2026 class, a 4-star recruit.
His career
2026
- Signed with Michigan State4-star out of North Branch