Trey Lance facts for kids
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| Position: | Quarterback | ||||||||||||||||
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| Born: | May 9, 2000 Marshall, Minnesota, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 226 lb (103 kg) | ||||||||||||||||
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| High school: | Marshall Senior | ||||||||||||||||
| College: | North Dakota State (2018–2020) | ||||||||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2021 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||||||||||||||||
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Trey Aubrey Lance, born on May 9, 2000, is an American professional football player. He is a quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers in the National Football League (NFL). Trey played college football for the North Dakota State Bison. As a freshman, he won the Walter Payton Award and Jerry Rice Award. He also led his team to win the 2020 NCAA Division I Football Championship Game.
The San Francisco 49ers picked Trey third overall in the 2021 NFL draft. After two seasons, he was traded to the Dallas Cowboys. He spent two seasons as a backup with the Cowboys. In 2025, he signed with the Chargers.
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Early Life and High School Football
Trey Lance was born in Marshall, Minnesota. His father, Carlton, was a professional football player too. Carlton played as a cornerback in the Canadian Football League. He also played for the London Monarchs. Trey's father helped train him in football.
Trey started playing running back in youth football. He became a quarterback in middle school. He went to Marshall High School. Many people thought he was the best quarterback in Minnesota. Trey wanted to play for the University of Minnesota. However, they and other big schools saw him more as a wide receiver or defensive back. In December 2017, Trey decided to play for North Dakota State.
College Football Career
Trey Lance started his college career at North Dakota State in 2018. He was "redshirted" for the 2018 season. This meant he could practice with the team but play in only a few games. He played in two games and scored two rushing touchdowns.
Becoming a Starter
In 2019, Trey became the starting quarterback. He led the Bison to the 2020 NCAA Division I Football Championship Game. They won 28–20, and Trey was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP). That season, he completed 192 of 287 passes for 2,786 yards. He threw 28 touchdowns and had no interceptions. This set an NCAA record for the most passes without an interception. He also ran for 1,100 yards and 14 touchdowns. For his amazing performance, Trey won the Walter Payton Award. This award goes to the best offensive player in the FCS. He also won the Jerry Rice Award for the best freshman player.
Shortened Final Season
Trey was ready to start again in 2020. But the season was delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. He played in only one game that season. It was against Central Arkansas in October 2020. Trey threw for two touchdowns and ran for two more. He also threw the only interception of his college career in that game. After this game, Trey decided to leave college early. He wanted to get ready for the 2021 NFL draft.
College Statistics Overview
Here's a look at Trey Lance's college football stats:
| Season | Team | Games | Passing | Rushing | ||||||||||||
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| GP | GS | Record | Cmp | Att | Pct | Yds | Avg | TD | Int | Rtg | Att | Yds | Avg | TD | ||
| 2018 | North Dakota State | 2 | 0 | 0–0 | 1 | 1 | 100.0 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 0 | 200.8 | 8 | 82 | 10.3 | 2 |
| 2019 | North Dakota State | 16 | 16 | 16–0 | 192 | 287 | 66.9 | 2,786 | 9.7 | 28 | 0 | 180.6 | 169 | 1,100 | 6.5 | 14 |
| 2020 | North Dakota State | 1 | 1 | 1–0 | 15 | 30 | 50.0 | 149 | 5.0 | 2 | 1 | 107.1 | 15 | 143 | 9.5 | 2 |
| Career | 19 | 17 | 17–0 | 208 | 318 | 65.4 | 2,947 | 9.3 | 30 | 1 | 173.8 | 192 | 1,325 | 6.9 | 18 | |
Professional NFL Career
Trey Lance was considered one of the top quarterbacks in the 2021 NFL Draft.
San Francisco 49ers (2021–2022)
The San Francisco 49ers chose Trey Lance as the third overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft. He was the first first-round quarterback for the 49ers since 2005. He signed a four-year contract worth $34.1 million.
2021 Season
Trey started the 2021 season as the backup quarterback. He made his NFL debut in Week 1 against the Detroit Lions. He threw a five-yard touchdown pass in that game. Two weeks later, he scored a rushing touchdown against the Green Bay Packers.
In Week 4, Trey got more playing time when the starting quarterback was injured. He completed nine passes for 157 yards and two touchdowns. He also ran for 41 yards. He started the next game against the Arizona Cardinals. He completed 15 passes for 192 yards and ran for 89 yards. After this game, it was announced he had a sprained knee. He returned later as a backup. In Week 17, he made his second start against the Houston Texans. He threw for 249 yards and two touchdowns, earning his first NFL win.
2022 Season
Trey was named the starting quarterback for the 2022 season. However, he played in only two games. He suffered a season-ending ankle injury in Week 2 against the Seahawks. He had surgery on his ankle to fix the issue.
2023 Training Camp
In 2023, Trey faced competition for the starting job. Another young quarterback, Brock Purdy, had played very well the season before. Trey was named the third-string backup quarterback. He played in two preseason games, throwing for 285 yards and two touchdowns.
Dallas Cowboys (2023–2024)
On August 26, 2023, Trey Lance was traded to the Dallas Cowboys. He was the third-string quarterback for the entire 2023 season and did not play in any regular season games.
2024 Season
In May 2024, the Cowboys decided not to extend Trey's contract. This meant he would become a free agent after the 2024 season. During the preseason, Trey played a lot. In one game against the Los Angeles Chargers, he threw for 323 yards and a touchdown.
Later in the season, the starting quarterback for the Cowboys got injured. Trey was then moved up to the backup role. He made his Cowboys regular season debut in Week 10. He completed four passes for 21 yards. He started the final game of the season against the Washington Commanders. He had 244 passing yards in that game.
Los Angeles Chargers (2025–Present)
On April 4, 2025, Trey Lance signed a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Chargers.
NFL Career Statistics Overview
Here are Trey Lance's professional NFL statistics:
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| GP | GS | Record | Cmp | Att | Pct | Yds | Y/A | Lng | TD | Int | Rtg | Att | Yds | Y/A | Lng | TD | Sck | Yds | Fum | Lost | ||
| 2021 | SF | 6 | 2 | 1–1 | 41 | 71 | 57.7 | 603 | 8.5 | 76 | 5 | 2 | 97.3 | 38 | 168 | 4.4 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | SF | 2 | 2 | 1–1 | 15 | 31 | 48.4 | 194 | 6.3 | 44 | 0 | 1 | 55.0 | 16 | 67 | 4.2 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | DAL | 0 | 0 | – | DNP | |||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | DAL | 4 | 1 | 0–1 | 25 | 41 | 61.0 | 266 | 6.5 | 33 | 0 | 1 | 69.8 | 11 | 41 | 3.7 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 23 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 12 | 5 | 2–3 | 81 | 143 | 56.6 | 1,063 | 7.4 | 76 | 5 | 4 | 80.3 | 65 | 276 | 4.2 | 15 | 1 | 10 | 47 | 1 | 0 | |
Personal Life
Trey Lance is an Evangelical Christian. In high school, he was a leader in his local Fellowship of Christian Athletes group. His younger brother, Bryce, also plays football. Bryce is a wide receiver at North Dakota State.
See also
In Spanish: Trey Lance para niños
