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Bryce Lance
North Dakota State
MISSOURI VALLEY
6’3”209 lb22 yo
Blazing-fast Brother of NFL QB Trey Lance
Best Comparison
Isaiah Coulter
North Dakota State Bison
FCS Conference
Top 2026 NFL Draft prospects from North Dakota State University include wide receiver Bryce Lance, identified as a top FCS prospect with consecutive 1,000-yard seasons, and quarterback Cole Payton, an All-American noted for high-efficiency passing and rushing production. Other notable prospects include defensive lineman Jaxon Duttenhefer.
Drafted Round 4 Pick 36
Drafted Round 5 Pick 38
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Cole Payton
North Dakota State
MISSOURI VALLEY
6’3”233 lb22 yo
Small-school sledgehammer with boom‑or‑crash potential.
Best Comparison
Riley Leonard