The New Orleans Saints selected wide receiver Bryce Lance from North Dakota State with the 136th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on Saturday, April 25, 2025.
Lance, 6’3″, 204 lbs, started all 13 games in 2025, contributing to North Dakota State’s 12-1 record. Lance was a consensus FCS first team All-American, ranking sixth in the FCS with 21.2 yards per reception in 2025. He racked up 51 receptions for 1,079 yards and eight touchowns following his 2024 season of 75 catches for 1,071 yards and 17 touchdowns, making him the first Bison in history with multiple 1,000 yard seasons. After finishing his collegiate career third on the NDSU career list with 25 touchdown receptions and eighth with 2,150 receiving yards, he continued to garner attention scoring a 98 athleticism score and 86 total score at the NFL combine, ranking second amongst wide receivers highlighted by his 4.34 40-yard dash time.
