Wide Receiver Prospect Bryce Lance Compared to Packers Star

NFL Draft prospect Bryce Lance of North Dakota State is drawing comparisons to Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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North Dakota State wide receiver Bryce Lance is generating significant interest ahead of the NFL Draft, with CBS Sports analyst Emory Hunt comparing him to Green Bay Packers star wide receiver Romeo Doubs. Lance, the younger brother of former Bison quarterback Trey Lance, is praised for his athleticism, elusiveness, and ability to make plays at all three levels of the field.

Why it matters

Bryce Lance's potential NFL Draft stock and comparisons to a current star wideout in the league will be closely watched as he looks to follow in his brother's footsteps and make an impact at the professional level.

The details

In three seasons at North Dakota State, Lance tallied 127 receptions for 2,139 yards and 25 touchdowns. He also contributed as a ball carrier with 121 yards rushing and two touchdowns on nine carries. Analyst Emory Hunt believes Lance's combination of long speed, athleticism, and ability to "play small" in certain situations will be appealing to NFL teams.

  • Bryce Lance will participate in the NFL Combine on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
  • The 2026 NFL Draft is scheduled for April.

The players

Bryce Lance

A wide receiver prospect from North Dakota State University who is drawing comparisons to Green Bay Packers star Romeo Doubs ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Romeo Doubs

A wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers who is known for his ability to make plays at all three levels of the field.

Trey Lance

Bryce Lance's older brother, who was a quarterback at North Dakota State and was drafted in the first round by the San Francisco 49ers in 2021.

Tim Polasek

The head coach of the North Dakota State Bison football team, who praised Bryce Lance's work ethic, attention to detail, and competitive spirit.

Emory Hunt

A CBS Sports analyst who compared Bryce Lance to Romeo Doubs due to his ability to make plays at all three levels of the field.

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What they’re saying

“He can take a slant and house it. He can weave his way in and out of traffic really well.”

— Emory Hunt, CBS Sports Analyst (Fargo Forum)

“The long speed (40-yard dash) is the long speed, but can you be elusive? It's the athleticism and him being able to play 'small' in certain situations is going to be the difference. We know he can play big, but can you play small when you need me to play small?”

— Emory Hunt, CBS Sports Analyst (Fargo Forum)

“Yeah I think it definitely paid its dividends. Like you said, we were always in the back yard doing some type of game or workout or something. So I think that definitely helped in the long run for sure.”

— Bryce Lance (Dakota News Now)

“He's a great worker. He pays attention to the details extremely well and he's an explosive guy with great size. That always helps and I think he's a competitive spirit and you know that's really beneficial when you start talking about taking pride in your craft. And he enjoys football. So those are the things that I think make him great.”

— Tim Polasek, North Dakota State Head Coach (Dakota News Now)

What’s next

Bryce Lance will look to impress scouts and improve his draft stock at the NFL Combine on February 28, 2026. The 2026 NFL Draft is scheduled for April, where Lance will hope to hear his name called during the second day of the draft.

The takeaway

Bryce Lance's impressive college production, athletic ability, and comparisons to a current NFL star wideout make him an intriguing prospect for teams looking to add a dynamic playmaker in the 2026 NFL Draft. His family pedigree and work ethic also suggest he has the potential to develop into a successful professional player.