Lenz played for Iowa State. In 4 seasons with the Cyclones, he recorded 96 receptions for 1,213 yards and 10 touchdowns.[1]
Professional career
Pro Day
Lenz (5-foot-11 1/4, 201) was not invited to the Combine, but put himself on the draft radar with forty times of 4.36 and 4.37 at the ISU Pro Day. He added a 38.5-inch vertical and 10-foot-1 broad jump.[citation needed]
Chicago Bears
Lenz signed as an undrafted free agent with the Chicago Bears on April 28, 2013.[2] He was mostly used as a punt returner in preseason football and was released on August 31, 2013, after totaling 7 punt returns for 60 yards and one lost fumble.[3]
Seattle Seahawks
On October 8, 2013, Lenz was signed to the practice squad of the Seattle Seahawks.[4] He was released on October 22 to make room for Ricardo Lockette.[5] Lenz was then re-signed to the practice squad on October 30,[6] and was released again on November 6, this time to make room for Phil Bates.[7]
Indianapolis Colts
Lenz was signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad on November 11, 2013, when Da'Rick Rogers was promoted to the active roster.[8] On January 6, 2014, Lenz was promoted to the active roster for the first time in his career.[9] After playing in the 2014 preseason, Lenz was released and re-signed to the practice squad on August 31.[10] Lenz was waived by the Colts on May 20, 2015.[11]
Cleveland Browns
On May 30, Lenz signed with the Cleveland Browns.[12] On September 5, 2015, he was waived by the Browns.[13]
Houston Texans
Lenz signed to the practice squad of the Houston Texans on October 13, 2015.[14] He signed a futures contract on January 13, 2016.[15]
On August 30, 2016, Lenz was waived by the Texans.[16]
