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Layne Pryor

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Position: TE
Jersey #: 49
Date of Birth: December 9, 2002
Height / Weight: 6'2" / 266 lbs
College: Northern Iowa
Drafted: Round , Pick in 2025 by
First Team: HOU (2025)
Last Team: HOU (2026)

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Career Summary

Layne Pryor is a tight end from Woodbine, Iowa, who played college football at Northern Iowa.

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Early Life

Pryor is the son of Adam and Melanie Pryor. He has an older brother, Wyatt, and three younger triplet siblings, Jax, Brody and Katy; he studied movement and exercise science and enjoyed farm life.

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High School

Pryor attended Woodbine High School. As a senior, he recorded 1,191 rushing yards and 624 receiving yards with 34 touchdowns, while leading his team in tackles with 69, including 15 tackles for loss and six sacks. He finished second in Iowa 8-man history with 211 career catches for 3,512 yards and 52 touchdowns, and was also a two-time Iowa state discus champion.

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College Career

Pryor made his UNI debut in 2021 and played six games. He played all 11 games in 2022, catching 11 passes for 124 yards and a touchdown, then produced 11 catches for 119 yards and a touchdown in seven games in 2023. In 2024, he appeared in 11 games and caught 30 passes for 242 yards and two touchdowns.

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Path to the NFL

Pryor progressed from one of Iowa 8-man football’s most productive receivers into a four-year UNI contributor, culminating in a career-best receiving season and All-MVFC recognition in 2024.

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Career Accomplishments

Pryor earned All-MVFC honorable mention in 2023 and 2024, and Phil Steele placed him on its 2024 All-MVFC fourth team. He was also named to the MVFC Honor Roll in 2021 and 2022.

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Playing Style

Pryor is a 6-foot-3 tight end with a highly productive small-school receiving background and an all-around athletic profile. His experience includes red-zone production, route-based receiving value and a physical background on both sides of the ball.

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