The New Orleans Saints drafted North Dakota State wide receiver Bryce Lance with the No. 136 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
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The New Orleans Saints drafted wide receiverBryce Lancefrom North Dakota State with the 136th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
Bryce Lance#- WRHeight: 6-3Weight: 204 lbsCollege: North Dakota StateLance, a 6-foot-3 senior from Marshall, Minn., was one of the most explosive playmakers in the FCS, earning first-team AP All-American honors in 2025 after averaging 21.2 yards per reception, ranking sixth nationally. A two-time first-team All-Missouri Valley Football Conference selection, he posted back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons and set a school record with 17 receiving touchdowns in 2024 while helping lead North Dakota State to a national championship. Lance drew significant attention during the pre-draft process with elite testing numbers, including a 4.34 40-yard dash and 41.5-inch vertical, showcasing rare big-play ability and athleticism.
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2026 NFL Combine results on Bryce Lance
Height:6-3 3/8 |Weight:204 |Hand Size:9 1/4 |40-Yard Dash:4.34 |Vertical Jump:41 1/2 |Broad Jump:11-1 |Bench Press:DNP
NFL.com overview on Bryce Lance:Fifth-year senior with two seasons of explosive production as a boundary target. Lance lacks release quickness/short-area agility as a route-runner but possesses outstanding ball skills and positional instincts that allow him to create catch space. He has run-by speed on the FCS level but won't be able to rely on pure gas to beat NFL coverage. He will have to spend more time polishing up his route work. Lance needs a more intentional route tree on the next level, but he's smart, has good ball skills and should compete for a role as a backup.
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