NDSU's Bryce Lance Drafted by Saints

0:00On April 25, North Dakota State keeps cranking out NFL talent, and this weekend they did it again for the 6th time in 7 years. The New Orleans Saints grabbed wide receiver Bryce Lance with the 136 overall pick in the 4th round. Over 44 games with the Bison, he racked up 2,157 receiving yards and 25 touchdowns. Earlier this year, Lance stood out as one of the top FCS receivers since 2023 and played a key role in NDSU's 2024. National Championship, their 10th since jumping to Division 1, he even earned an invite to the NFL Combine alongside his Bison quarterback, Cole Payton. Fans and scouts are buzzing about what Lance brings to the Saints. Sharp route running, reliable hands, and serious speed that could get him on the fieldquick. He's joining a program that's seen 10 players drafted since 2019, and he's the first NDSU wide-out pick since Christian Watson went in. The second round to Green Bay back in 2022, when makes this even spicier, is Lance's

1:02family tie. He's the younger brother of Los Angeles Chargers back up quarterback, Trey Lance, who got snapped up. Third overall in 2021. Expect Bryce to battle for spots on that 90-man roster through training camp and preseason reps. NDSU's pipeline to the pros stays wide open, proving small school ball can feed the big leagues just fine. You've been listening to NFL News today, AI-powered football coverage.