Eckley was a three-time all-conference selection who flexed a strong leg and accuracy for the Spartans.
He completed 34% of his punts inside the 20-yard line, with 10 inside 10, and perhaps most impressively, 45% of his career punts were for 50-plus yards.
The Ravens were in need of a punter after losing All-Pro punter Jordan Stout, a 2022 quarterback who followed John Harbaugh to New York during free agency. Baltimore had added 2025 undrafted prospect Luke Elzinga earlier this month as a replacement. Eckley now assumes duties.
Baltimore used last year’s sixth-round pick on kicker Tyler Loop. They dipped back into the sixth round to find their quarterback in 2026. This is the fourth time the Ravens have made a punt — the last two, Stout and Sam Koch (2006), went on to become pro bowlers.