Kansas Center Bryce Foster Hopes to Hear Name Called Late in 2026 NFL Draft

Foster's experience, size, and strength make him an intriguing late-round prospect for NFL teams.

Mar. 25, 2026 at 2:49am

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Kansas center Bryce Foster is a potential late-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Despite not having the fastest 40-yard dash or 3-cone drill times, Foster's 52 career starts between Texas A&M and Kansas, along with his impressive size and strength, make him an enticing option for teams looking to add depth to their offensive line.

Why it matters

With Kansas struggling to a 5-7 record in 2025, Foster didn't get as much national attention as some other top offensive line prospects. However, his combination of experience, size, and power could make him a valuable addition for an NFL team looking to bolster their offensive line depth in the later rounds of the draft.

The details

Foster is a 6'4", 312-pound center who was a four-year starter in college, earning Second Team All-Big 12 honors as a senior. He also excelled as a shot put thrower on the Kansas track team, showcasing his impressive strength. While his 40-yard dash (5.46 seconds) and 3-cone drill (7.46 seconds) times aren't elite, Foster's ability to consistently win in the trenches and his wealth of starting experience make him an intriguing late-round prospect.

  • Foster started 52 games between Texas A&M and Kansas over his college career.
  • He was named Second Team All-Big 12 as a senior in 2025.

The players

Bryce Foster

A 6'4", 312-pound center who started 52 games in his college career between Texas A&M and Kansas, earning Second Team All-Big 12 honors as a senior. He also excelled as a shot put thrower on the Kansas track team.

Drew Dalman

A former center for the Chicago Bears who unexpectedly retired in the offseason at the age of 27, forcing the team to trade for a new center in Garrett Bradbury.

Garrett Bradbury

The center acquired by the Chicago Bears in a trade after Drew Dalman's retirement, Bradbury is a solid center but not quite as good as Dalman was.

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What they’re saying

“Kansas C Bryce Foster is a Day 3 pick that can become a starter. Nice get for the Hula Bowl.”

— Clint Goss, NFL Draft Analyst

“The top CFB offensive linemen in Week 14, according to PFSN's CFB Player OL Impact Metric, Bryce Foster, C | Kansas was ranked 92.4.”

— PFSN College

“@KU_Football's center, Bryce Foster, is a second-team All-Big 12 selection with 42 career starts. Naturally stout with nimble feet, The 6'4 312 pound center is one of the most seasoned and powerful interior blockers in the country.”

— Eric Galko, NFL Draft Analyst

What’s next

The 2026 NFL Draft will take place from April 24-26, where Foster will hope to hear his name called, likely in the later rounds.

The takeaway

Despite Kansas' struggles in 2025, Bryce Foster's combination of experience, size, and strength make him an intriguing late-round prospect for NFL teams looking to add depth and competition to their offensive line. While he may not be the most athletic center in the draft, Foster's ability to consistently win in the trenches could make him a valuable addition for a team willing to develop him.