Steelers 2026 NFL Draft scouting report: WR Bryce Lance

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If the Pittsburgh Steelers are looking to make a splash at wide receiver in the 2026 NFL Draft, one hyper-athletic Day 2 prospect — North Dakota State wideout Bryce Lance — could be a perfect fit..

Here's a look at Lance's scouting report, containing important information on his bio, strengths, concerns, stats, and highlights.

Bryce Lance, WR, North Dakota State​

• Height: 6 feet 3 inches
• Weight: 204 pounds
• 40-yard dash: 4.34 seconds
• Projection: Third-round

Strengths​

• Fantastic top-speed
• Elite athletic testing (4.34 second 40-yard dash, 1.49 second 10-yard split, 41.5" vertical, 11' 1" broad jump, 7 seconds in 3-cone drill, 4.15 second 20-yard shuttle)
• Excels in contested catch situations
• Underrated route runner
• Great production (25 touchdowns in past two seasons)

Concerns​

• Competition concerns
• Route tree could use refinement
• Release package needs work

Stats​

• 2024: 75 receptions, 1,053 yards, 17 touchdowns
• 2025: 51 receptions, 1,079 yards, 8 touchdowns

Highlights​

Bryce Lance, brother of Trey Lance, is a big red zone threat at 6’3, 204lbs with the ability to get vertical.

He’s made some INSANE catches

Should develop his route tree, and has the movement skills to do so. Another potential top 50 pick from NDSU pic.twitter.com/15OCExwEWr

— NFL Draft Files (@NFL_DF) August 14, 2025

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