Draft analyst: Patriots land ‘best punter’ in Michigan State’s Bryce Baringer

Bryce Baringer was widely projected as the best punter available in the NFL draft. The former Michigan State All-American then became the first at his position selected this year. Baringer was selected by the Patriots with the 15th pick of the sixth round, No. 192 overall, in the 2023 NFL draft on Saturday. “He’s got a big leg, consistent,” ESPN analyst Todd McShay said on Saturday. “Best punter in this draft.” Baringer began his career as a walk-on at Illinois in 2017 and didn’t play as a true freshman before...