The New Orleans Saints chosen large receiver Bryce Lance from North Dakota State with the 136th decide within the 2026 NFL Draft on Saturday, April 25, 2025.
Lance, 6’3″, 204 lbs, began all 13 video games in 2025, contributing to North Dakota State’s 12-1 document. Lance was a consensus FCS first workforce All-American, rating sixth within 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 primary Bison in historical past with a number of 1,000 yard seasons. After ending his collegiate profession third on the NDSU profession record with 25 landing receptions and eighth with 2,150 receiving yards, he continued to garner consideration scoring a 98 athleticism rating and 86 complete rating on the NFL mix, rating second amongst large receivers highlighted by his 4.34 40-yard sprint time.
