"The No. 3 pick in the 2021 draft by the San Francisco 49ers, Lance hasn't reached the potential that made him a top pick, though he hasn't been given a significant chance to do so. He started four games in two years with the 49ers, posting a 2-2 record while throwing for 797 yards, five touchdowns, and three interceptions on 56-of-102 passing."
"In 2023, the Dallas Cowboys acquired Lance for a fourth-round pick, but he did not play a snap that season and started just one game, the 2024 regular-season finale against the Washington Commanders. He completed 20 of 34 passes for 244 yards without a touchdown or interception, and ran for 26 yards on six carries in a 23-19 last-second loss."
"Lance, 25, has always been seen as somewhat of a project. He played just 19 games in college at North Dakota State but has never had the lengthy in-game opportunity usually reserved for top picks."
Trey Lance, the third overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, has signed a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Chargers worth up to $6.75 million. Despite his high draft status, Lance has struggled to fulfill his potential due to limited playing time across three teams. With the San Francisco 49ers, he started four games over two years with a 2-2 record before an ankle injury ended his tenure. The Dallas Cowboys acquired him in 2023 but he saw minimal action, starting only the season finale. In Los Angeles, Lance appeared in one game during the season finale against Denver, completing 20 of 44 passes for 146 yards and one interception. At 25 years old, Lance remains viewed as a developmental prospect who has never received substantial in-game opportunities typical for top draft picks.
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