Lance Lenoir

Lenoir attended Crete-Monee High School, where he was a three-time All-Conference and a two-time All-Area selection at wide receiver. One of his teammates was future NFL wide receiver Laquon Treadwell. As a senior, he helped his team win the Class 6A state championship and received All-state honors.

He finished his high school career with 140 receptions for 1,971 yards, 31 receiving touchdowns and 2 touchdowns on punt returns. He also played baseball 3 year varsity starter.

Lenoir accepted a football scholarship from Western Illinois University. As a freshman, he started all 12 games and became the first freshman in school history to lead the team in receiving yards (489). He also had 39 receptions (second on the team) and 7 receiving touchdowns (freshman record).

As a sophomore, he became one of only five players in school history to register 1,000 receiving yards (1,030) in a single-season, and the only non-senior to reach that milestone. He also had 75 receptions (school record) and 7 touchdowns. Against Northern Arizona University, he made 8 receptions for 132 yards and 2 touchdowns. Against Illinois State University, he had 12 receptions for 195 yards and 2 touchdowns.

As a junior, he recorded 83 receptions (school record), 1,184 receiving yards (school record) and 10 touchdowns. Against Eastern Illinois University, he had a career-high 280 all-purpose yards, of which 156 yards came on kickoff and punt returns, setting the school single-game record with a 52.5-yard average on kickoff returns.

As a senior, he posted 76 receptions for 1,093 yards and 7 touchdowns. Against Northern Arizona University, he set a career-high with 231 receiving yards on 11 receptions and one touchdown. Against Indiana State University, he had 11 receptions for 204 yards and 2 touchdowns. Against Missouri State University, he made 7 receptions for 142 yards. Against the University of South Dakota, he had his first punt returned for a touchdown. Against Illinois State University, he made 11 receptions for 131 yards. He also broke the Missouri Valley Football Conference All-time record for most receptions and finished third in receiving yardage.

He finished his career with 47 starts out of 48 games, becoming the school leader in receptions (273), receiving yards (3,796), touchdowns (31), 100-yard games (14), 200-yard games (2), and consecutive games with a reception (41).

On December 21, 2016, it was announced that Lenoir accepted his invitation to play in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl.{{cite news| title=Lance Lenoir Commits to the 2017 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl| date=December 21, 2016| publisher=goleathernecks.com}} On January 21, 2017, Lenoir played in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl and caught one pass for 12-yards, as he played for Jim Zorn's American team that lost 27–7 to the National.{{cite web| title=2017 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl: Box score| url=http://collegiate.nflpa.com/2017/10/04/2017-collegiate-bowl-box-score/| access-date=January 24, 2020| website=collegiate.NFLPA.com}} Unfortunately, Lenoir didn't receive an invitation to the NFL Scouting Combine. On March 14, 2017, Lenoir attended Northwestern's Pro Day and performed all of the combine drills. He also attended Western Illinois' pro day on March 30. During the draft process, Lenoir had private workouts and visits with multiple teams, that included the Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, Kansas City Chiefs, Oakland Raiders, Miami Dolphins, and Baltimore Ravens.{{cite web|title=Cowboys Add To WR Group With Signing Of Undrafted Free Agent Lance Lenoir| url=https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/cowboys-add-to-wr-group-with-signing-of-undrafted-free-agent-lance-lenoir-433621| access-date=January 24, 2020| website=DallasCowboys.com| author=David Helman| date=June 13, 2017}} At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Lenoir was projected to go undrafted and be signed as an undrafted free agent. He was ranked the 113th wide receiver in the draft by NFLDraftScout.com.

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On June 13, 2017, Lenoir was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 2017 NFL draft.{{cite web|title=Cowboys Add To WR Group With Signing Of Undrafted Free Agent Lance Lenoir|url=https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/cowboys-add-to-wr-group-with-signing-of-undrafted-free-agent-lance-lenoir-433621|author=Helman, David|website=DallasCowboys.com|date=June 13, 2017|access-date=January 24, 2020}} Throughout training camp, Lenoir competed for a roster spot as the fifth or sixth wide receiver on the depth chart. He competed against Brice Butler, Lucky Whitehead, Andy Jones, and Noah Brown.{{cite web| title=Does Cowboys newest receiver addition have a shot at the real roster?| url=https://cowboyswire.usatoday.com/2017/06/14/dallas-cowboys-lance-lenoir-wide-receiver-minicamp-90-man-roster-competition-lucky-whitehead-noah-brown-andy-jones-brice-butler/| website=cowboyswire.usatoday.com| author=Filip Laziana| date=June 14, 2017|access-date=January 24, 2020}} He was waived by the Cowboys on September 2, and was signed to the practice squad the next day.{{cite web |title=Cowboys Make 38 Moves, One Trade To Reach 53; Kellen Moore Released |url=https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/cowboys-make-38-moves-one-trade-to-reach-53-kellen-moore-released-439246 |website=DallasCowboys.com |date=September 2, 2017|access-date=January 24, 2020}}{{cite web |title=Showers, Drafted CB & 2 WRs Headline Cowboys' 10-Man Practice Squad |url=http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2017/09/03/showers-drafted-cb-2-wrs-headline-cowboys%E2%80%99-10-man-practice-squad |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180316061544/http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2017/09/03/showers-drafted-cb-2-wrs-headline-cowboys%E2%80%99-10-man-practice-squad |url-status=dead |archive-date=March 16, 2018 |website=DallasCowboys.com |date=September 3, 2017|access-date=January 24, 2020}} He was promoted to the active roster on December 29.{{cite web|title=Scandrick, T. Smith Headed To IR; OT, WR To Be Signed From Practice Squad|url=https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/scandrick-t-smith-headed-to-ir-ot-wr-to-be-signed-from-practice-squad-451676|author=Phillips, Rob|website=DallasCowboys.com|date=December 29, 2017|access-date=January 24, 2020}}

On September 1, 2018, Lenoir was waived by the Cowboys and was signed to the practice squad the next day.{{cite web|title=Bailey Not Only Surprise Cut As Cowboys Trim To 53|url=https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/bailey-not-the-only-surprise-cut-as-cowboys-trim-to-53|author=Helman, David|website=DallasCowboys.com|date=September 1, 2018|access-date=January 24, 2020}}{{cite web|title=Lenoir, Tapper Part Of Cowboys' Practice Squad|url=https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/lenoir-tapper-part-of-cowboys-practice-squad|author=Phillips, Rob|website=DallasCowboys.com|date=September 2, 2018|access-date=January 24, 2020}} He was promoted to the active roster on November 9.{{cite web|title=Thompson Cut, 2 WRs Added To Active Roster|url=https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/thompson-cut-2-wrs-added-to-active-roster|author=Helman, David|website=DallasCowboys.com|date=November 9, 2018|access-date=January 24, 2020}} He was waived on December 24, and re-signed to the practice squad.{{cite web|title=Cowboys will activate C.J. Goodwin from IR, cut Lance Lenoir|url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/12/24/cowboys-will-activate-c-j-goodwin-from-ir-cut-lance-lenoir/|author=Williams, Charean|work=Pro Football Talk|publisher=NBC Sports|date=December 24, 2018|access-date=January 24, 2020}} On January 8, he was promoted back to the active roster after wide receiver Allen Hurns was placed on the injured reserve list.{{cite web|title=Cowboys roster update: Allen Hurns to IR, Lance Lenoir back, Brandon Reilly to practice squad|url=https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2019/1/8/18173965/cowboys-roster-update-allen-hurns-to-ir-lance-lenoir-back-brandon-reilly-to-practice-squad|website=BloggingTheBoys.com|date=January 8, 2019|access-date=January 24, 2020}}

In 2019, he got injured in training camp. He was waived with a knee injury on August 7. He was placed on the injured reserve list on August 9. After the 2019 season, Lenoir was waived by the Cowboys on April 21, 2020.{{cite news |title=Lance Lenoir: Let go by Dallas |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/lance-lenoir-let-go-by-dallas/ |website=CBSSports.com |date=April 21, 2020 |access-date=April 22, 2020}}

On August 31, 2020, Lenoir signed with the Seattle Seahawks.{{cite web|title=Seahawks Sign WR Lance Lenoir; Waive/Injured RB Patrick Carr|url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-sign-wr-lance-lenoir-waive-injured-rb-patrick-carr|author=Boyle, John|website=Seahawks.com|date=August 31, 2020}} He was waived on September 5, 2020, and signed to the practice squad the next day.{{cite web|title=Seahawks Make Roster Moves To Establish Initial 53-Man Roster|url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-make-roster-moves-to-establish-initial-53-man-roster|author=Boyle, John|website=Seahawks.com|date=September 5, 2020}}{{cite web|title=Seahawks Sign 14 Players to Practice Squad, Including LB Shaquem Griffin|url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-sign-14-players-to-practice-squad-including-lb-shaquem-griffin|author=Boyle, John|website=Seahawks.com|date=September 6, 2020}} He was released from the practice squad on September 17.{{cite web |last1=Mathews |first1=Liz |title=Seahawks cut Lance Lenoir from practice squad, sign Demarcus Christmas |url=https://seahawkswire.usatoday.com/2020/09/17/seahawks-cut-lance-lenoir-from-practice-squad-sign-demarcus-christmas/ |website=Seahawks Wire |access-date=September 17, 2020}} He was re-signed to the practice squad on September 24.{{cite news |author=Mathews, Liz |title=Seahawks sign wide receiver Lance Lenoir back to practice squad |url=https://seahawkswire.usatoday.com/2020/09/24/seahawks-sign-wide-receiver-lance-lenoir-back-to-practice-squad/ |website=USAToday.com |date=September 24, 2020 |access-date=October 6, 2020}} He was released on October 7, 2020.{{cite news |title=Lance Lenoir: Let go by Seahawks |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/lance-lenoir-let-go-by-seahawks/ |website=CBSSports.com |date=October 7, 2020 |access-date=October 26, 2020}}

On May 26, 2021, Lenoir signed with the Buffalo Bills.{{cite web|title=Bills sign wide receiver Lance Lenoir|url=https://www.buffalobills.com/news/bills-sign-wide-receiver-lance-lenoir|website=BuffaloBills.com|date=May 26, 2021}} He was waived on August 24, 2021.{{cite web|title=Five players released by the Bills to reach the 80-man roster limit|url=https://www.buffalobills.com/news/five-players-released-by-the-bills-to-reach-the-80-man-roster-limit|website=BuffaloBills.com|date=August 24, 2021}}

Lenoir was selected with the third pick of the 14th round of the 2022 USFL draft by the Michigan Panthers.{{cite news |last1=Rang |first1=Rob |title=Who is USFL's version of Justin Herbert, Cooper Kupp, Tyreek Hill? |url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/usfl/who-is-usfls-version-of-justin-herbert-cooper-kupp-tyreek-hill |access-date=March 5, 2022 |work=Fox Sports |date=February 23, 2022}} He was named a starter at wide receiver, registering 52 receptions (led the league), 484 receiving yards (second in the league) and 2 receiving touchdowns.

On July 27, 2022, Lenoir was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles.{{Cite web|url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-roster-moves-training-camp-jaden-graham-lance-lenoir|publisher=Philadelphia Eagles|title=Roster Moves: Eagles sign TE Jaden Graham, WR Lance Lenoir, and C Cameron Tom|author=Hurley, Sage|date=July 27, 2022}} On August 16, he was waived/injured and reverted to the injured reserve.{{cite web|url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-roster-cuts-85-player-limit-lance-lenoir-jimmy-moreland|work=PhiladelphiaEagles.com|title=Eagles get to the 85-player limit|date=August 16, 2022|access-date=August 16, 2022|first=Dave|last=Spadaro}} On August 22, he was waived with an injury settlement.

On December 22, 2022, Lenoir signed with the practice squad of the Los Angeles Rams.{{Cite tweet |user=RamsNFL |number=1605997741162651649 |title=LA Rams Transactions: • Returned to Practice, Designated for Return T Chandler Brewer • Signed to Practice Squad WR Lance Lenoir, WR Jerreth Sterns}} His practice squad contract expired when the team's season ended on January 9, 2023.

Lenoir signed with the Orlando Guardians of the XFL on February 23, 2023.{{cite web |title=XFL Transactions |url=https://www.xfl.com/xfl-transactions |website=XFL.com |access-date=March 28, 2023}} He was placed on the team's reserve list on March 27. He was removed from the roster after the 2023 season.{{Cite web |title=Orlando Guardians Roster |url=https://www.xfl.com/teams/orlando/roster |access-date=2023-07-04 |website=www.xfl.com |language=en}}

On February 25, 2024, Lenoir signed with the Michigan Panthers of the United Football League (UFL).{{cite news |title=UFL Player Transactions, Sunday February 25, 2024 |url=https://uflboard.com/news/ufl-player-transactions-sunday-february-25-2024/ |website=UFLBoard.com |date=February 25, 2024 |access-date=February 28, 2024}} He asked for a release for personal reasons on March 10, 2024.{{Cite news |title=UFL Teams Set their Training Camp Rosters to 58 |url=https://uflboard.com/news/ufl-teams-set-their-training-camp-rosters-to-58/ |website=UFLBoard.com |date=March 10, 2024 |access-date=March 10, 2024}}

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