Michigan State football P Bryce Baringer named a Burlsworth Trophy nominee

Bryce Baringer has been named a nominee for the Burlsworth Trophy, given to the best player who started as a walk-on

Michigan State football punter Bryce Baringer has had an incredible story. From joining Illinois as a walk-on, transferring to MSU, to hanging up the pads to join the social media team, to returning and becoming the best punter in the country and likely a future NFL draft selection, it’s the thing of legends.

Now, Baringer is in position to win the Burlsworth Trophy, given to the best player in the NCAA who starter their career as a walk-on. Baringer was named a nominee for the award on Monday.

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