Gulbin started 11 games in 2025 for the Spartans of the Big Ten Conference. Earlier he played at Wake Forest (ACC) and started 23 games. Interestingly, 11 of those starts were at left guard, 11 were at right guard, with only a mere start at center.

Ryan Fowler is optimistic regarding Gulbin: "Matt Gulbin is the most versatile interior offensive lineman in the class with over 10 starts at LG, C, and RG during his time at Wake Forest and Michigan State. Average athlete but will win in a phone booth. Was excellent against Michigan and Penn State last fall."Matt Gulbin is the most underrated '26 OL imo.

Doorstop in the A-gap with exceptional anchor & grip strength pic.twitter.com/mQ4t7Uhy7q— James Foster (@NoFlagsFilm) March 14, 2026Here is NFL.com's Lance Zierlein's scouting report on Gulbin.Three-year starter with average size and good power. Gulbin is better at climbing to linebackers than he is at moving laterally to seal in the run game. He can be outreached at the point, but he stays tight to his block to reduce length disadvantages.

He excels when washing away targets on inside-zone plays with strong leg drive. He anchors well in protection, but he must stay square and be more alert to loopers on twists. Short arms reduce his margin for error but his consistent body of work suggests he has a chance to make a roster as a center who can swing to guard in a pinch.This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Washington Commanders: Who is new center Matt Gulbin?