Arthur Lynch (American football)
_2013.jpg) Lynch with the Georgia Bulldogs | |||
| No. -- Free agent | |||
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| Position: | Tight end | ||
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth: | June 17, 1990 | ||
| Place of birth: | Dartmouth, Massachusetts | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||
| Weight: | 255 lb (116 kg) | ||
| Career information | |||
| High school: | Dartmouth (MA) | ||
| College: | Georgia | ||
| NFL Draft: | 2014 / Round: 5 / Pick: 155 | ||
| Career history | |||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||
| Career NFL statistics | |||
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Arthur Lynch (born June 17, 1990) is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the fifth round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football at Georgia.
Early years
Lynch attended Dartmouth High School in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. As a senior, had 16 catches for 249 yards and three touchdowns. In his junior season, he caught 10 passes for 160 yards and two touchdowns to go along with 63 tackles and four sacks on defense. He participated in the 2008 Under Armour All-America Game.
Considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, he was rated as the second best tight end prospect of his class.[1]
College career
Lynch attended the University of Georgia from 2009 to 2013.[2][3] As a senior in 2013, he was named a first team All-SEC selection.[4] He finished his career with 56 receptions for 907 yards and eight touchdowns.
Professional career
Miami Dolphins
In the 2014 NFL Draft Lynch was picked in round 5 as 155th pick by the Dolphins. On May 22, 2014, he was signed his rookie contract. On August 26, 2014, he was placed on injured reserve. On September 17, 2015, he was waived.
New York Jets
Lynch was claimed off waivers by the New York Jets on August 19, 2015.[5] On September 5, 2015, he was waived.
Denver Broncos
On September 7, 2015, Lynch was signed to the Broncos' practice squad.[6] On December 1, 2015, he was released from the practice squad.[7] On December 7, 2015, Lynch was suspended by the NFL.[8]
Atlanta Falcons
On July 27, 2016, Lynch was signed by the Falcons.[9] On August 27, 2016, Lynch was waived by the Falcons.[10]
References
- ↑ Arthur Lynch - Yahoo Sports
- ↑ Life of Lynch: UGA tight end prepares for next stage of career
- ↑ Arthur Lynch: The Blue State kid in the Red (and Black)
- ↑ UGA's Lynch, Wilson, Morgan named First Team All-SEC by coaches
- ↑ Lange, Randy (August 18, 2015). "Jets Acquire TE Arthur Lynch on Waivers". New York Jets. Archived from the original on August 19, 2015. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
- ↑ "Kapri Bibbs among four added to the practice squad". www.denverbroncos.com. Retrieved 2015-12-09.
- ↑ "Broncos sign S Josh Bush, waive TE Richard Gordon, release TE Arthur Lynch". www.denverbroncos.com. Retrieved 2015-12-09.
- ↑ http://www.nfl.com/transactions?transactionMonth=12&transactionYear=2015&transactionTeamAbbr=DEN
- ↑ "Godfrey Retires, Falcons Sign Two Players".
- ↑ "Falcons Trim Roster to 75 Players". AtlantaFalcons.com.