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2026 NFL Scouting Combine Results: North Dakota State WR Bryce Lance

North Dakota State wide receiver Bryce Lance made a strong impression at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine
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North Dakota State wideout Bryce Lance (WO26) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium
North Dakota State wideout Bryce Lance (WO26) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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North Dakota State wide receiver Bryce Lance hit the field for on-field drills and athletic testing Saturday at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. He is one of five former FCS players participating in this year's combine.

Lance is currently the No. 1 overall FCS prospect in the 2026 NFL Draft, according to FCS Football Central. He put an All-American stamp on his college career, posting back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons for the Bison, which included a program record 17 receiving touchdowns in 2024.

He's expected to be the first FCS player drafted this year, which would make him the first NDSU wide receiver to be selected since Christian Watson in 2022. Lance would also become the 14th former NDSU player to be selected in the NFL Draft since 2014.

Lance had an outstanding performance in Indianapolis, turning heads with a 4.34-second 40-yard dash, which ranked 5th among all wide receivers at the combine. He also had the second-fastest 20-yard shuttle, only trailing Wisconsin's Vinny Anthony.

There weren't many questions about Lance's explosiveness entering Saturday, but he further showcased that skill with a 41.5-inch vertical and 11'1" broad jump, ranking Top 4 in both drills among wide receivers. Lance also performed well in on-field drills, showcasing his fluidity in space and route running.

Lance earned an estimated athleticism score of 99, ranking 1st among wide receivers at the NFL Combine. His Relative Athletic Score (RAS) of 9.98 ranks 7th out of 3,844 wide receivers from 1987 to 2026.

Bryce Lance (North Dakota State, WR)

Height: 6-foot-3

Weight: 204 lbs

Arm Length: 32 1/8"

Hand: 9 1/4"

40-Yard Dash: 4.34 seconds (No. 5)

10-Yard Split: 1.49 seconds (T-No. 2)

Vertical Jump: 41.5" (No. 4)

Broad Jump: 11'1" (T-No. 3)

3-Cone Drill: 7.00 seconds (T-No. 5)

20-Yard Shuttle: 4.15 seconds (No. 2)

Bench Press: N/A

Estimated Athleticism Score: 99 (No. 1)

Below are highlights and reactions from Lance's performance at the NFL Scouting Combine.

FCS Players At The 2026 NFL Combine

2026 NFL Combine Schedule

  • Thursday, Feb. 26: Defensive Line, Specialists, & Linebackers
  • Friday, Feb. 27: Defensive Backs, Tight Ends
  • Saturday, Feb. 28: Quarterbacks, Wide Receivers, & Running Backs
  • Sunday, Feb. 29: Offensive Line

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Zachary McKinnell
ZACHARY MCKINNELL

Zach McKinnell is the Founder and Senior Editor of FCS Football Central. He is also a columnist for HERO Sports and a contributor for Athlon Sports. In 2022, he became an official voter in the FCS Stats Perform Top-25. He is a former contributor for Vols Wire, part of the USA TODAY Sports Network, and Fly War Eagle on FanSided. Zach graduated from Auburn University in 2018.

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