John Lynch (football player)
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| John Lynch | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | September 25, 1971 (age 35) |
| Place of birth |  Hinsdale, Illinois |
| Position(s) | Safety |
| College | Stanford |
| NFL Draft | 1993 / Round 3/ Pick 82 |
| Pro Bowls | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Statistics | |
| Team(s) | |
| 1993-2003 2004-present |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Denver Broncos |
John Terrence Lynch (born September 25, 1971 in Hinsdale, Illinois) is a standout American football defensive back in the NFL who currently plays for the Denver Broncos. He was drafted out of Stanford University by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third round (82nd pick overall) of the 1993 NFL Draft. Lynch played his first 11 seasons in the league with the Buccanneers. Lynch signed a free agent contract to join the Broncos prior to the 2004 season.
Lynch is known throughout the NFL as a ferocious hitter, often punishing wide receivers who crossed the middle of the field trying to catch footballs. He once knocked out his brother-in-law, John Allred, at the time playing tight end for the Chicago Bears, with a helmet-to-helmet hit.
Lynch has developed the role of the free safety into one that plays run support well, but can also cover wide receivers. He remains a vocal leader on the football field.
In 2002, Lynch collected a Super Bowl ring in Super Bowl XXXVII in his hometown of San Diego, California. He was the first player to wear a microphone in the Super Bowl.
In 1992, Lynch, who was a two sport star in both baseball and football at Stanford, threw the first pitch ever for the Florida Marlins organization, for a minor league affiliate of the Marlins. His jersey is in the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Lynch attended Torrey Pines High School where he also played quarterback. His father John Lynch, Sr. owns San Diego's Broadcast Company of the Americas, parent company to major sports radio station, XX Sports Radio. Their morning hosts include former Charger great, Billy Ray Smith.
Lynch is the godfather to one of Kansas City Chiefs coach Herman Edwards's sons.
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