Lorenzo Lynch

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Lorenzo Lynch
No. 43, 29
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1963-04-06) April 6, 1963 (age 61)
Oakland, California, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school:Oakland (CA)
College:Sacramento State
Undrafted:1987
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • All-American
    (1986)
Career NFL statistics
Games played:149
Forced fumbles:
8
Touchdowns:3
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Lorenzo M. Lynch (born April 6, 1963) is a former

Sacramento State College
.

Early years

Lynch attended Oakland High School. As a senior, he received All-city honors at running back.

He enrolled at

Chabot Junior College. As a sophomore, he received All-League honors at running back
.

He transferred to

All-American
honors.

In 1996, he was inducted into the Sacramento State Football Hall Of Fame.[1]

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys

Lynch was signed as an

1987 NFL Draft in April. He was waived before the start of the season on July 27.[2][3]

Chicago Bears

In August 1987, he was signed as a free agent by the Chicago Bears. He was waived before the start of the season on September 1.[4]

After the

NFL decided that the games would be played with replacement players. On September 25, he was re-signed to be a part of the Chicago replacement team. He started in 2 games at right cornerback. On October 20, he was placed on the injured reserve list with a shoulder injury.[5]

On August 29, 1988, he was placed on the

special teams
tackles.

In 1989, he appeared in all 16 games with 2 starts, registering 38 tackles, 3 interceptions and 8 passes defensed. He had 2 interceptions in the second game against the Detroit Lions.

Arizona Cardinals

On March 29, 1990, he signed as a

special teams
tackles (led the team).

In 1991, he started 14 games at

special teams tackles. He had 13 tackles and one forced fumble in the second game against the Philadelphia Eagles. He had 2 interceptions, including one returned for his first career touchdown, in the thirteenth game against the Philadelphia Eagles
.

In 1992, he appeared in 16 games with 9 starts. He posted 60 tackles, 7 passes defensed, one fumble recovery and led the team with 14

special teams tackles. He started first three games of the season at cornerback, before being sidelined with a groin injury in Week 4. He ended the season as a starter at cornerback. He had 12 tackles against the Dallas Cowboys. In the pregame show for the NFL Network's presentation of Thursday Night Football on September 20, 2012, former Cowboys receiver Michael Irvin
recalled a game he played against Lynch (then playing for the Phoenix Cardinals) 20 years earlier on September 20, 1992. He quoted Lynch as stating before the game, "I'll be with you all day, Michael." Irvin went on to have one of his best games (in terms of numbers), catching for 210 yards and 3 touchdowns.

In 1993, he appeared in 16 games with 15 starts (10 at safety and 5 at cornerback), while leading the team in total plays with 925 out of 968 defensive snaps. He collected 65 tackles, 3 interceptions, 2 forced fumbles, 3 fumble recoveries and 13

special teams tackles. In the season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles
, he had 10 tackles and one forced fumble, which he returned 55 yards for a touchdown.

In 1994, he appeared in 15 games with 15 starts at both safety and cornerback. He posted 140 tackles, 2 interceptions, 7 passes defensed and 2 forced fumbles. He started at cornerback against the Pittsburgh Steelers, making 7 tackles and one forced fumble in a 20-17 overtime win. He had 21 tackles against the Chicago Bears.

In 1995, he appeared in 12 games with 11 starts at safety. He tallied 79 tackles (fourth on the team), one sack and one interception. He set an NFL record for longest interception return in overtime (72 yards) against the Seattle Seahawks. On March 6, 1996, he was released because of salary cap considerations.[8]

Oakland Raiders

On March 8, 1996, he signed as a

special teams tackles. He had 11 tackles against the Chicago Bears. He made 6 tackles, one interception and 2 passes defensed against the New York Jets
on October 6.

On February 14, 1997, he was released because of salary cap considerations.

special teams
tackles. He wasn't re-signed after the season.

Personal life

Lynch as a high school student, sold hot dogs and peanuts at Oakland Coliseum stadium during Raiders games.

His nephew

NFL
franchises.

References

  1. ^ "Sacramento State Football Hall Of Fame". Retrieved June 14, 2023.
  2. ^ "Transactions". July 28, 1987. Retrieved June 14, 2023.
  3. ^ "Transactions". July 29, 1987. Retrieved June 14, 2023.
  4. ^ "Transactions". September 9, 1987. Retrieved June 14, 2023.
  5. ^ "NFL Roster Moves". October 27, 1987. Retrieved June 14, 2023.
  6. ^ "Monday's Sports Transactions". August 29, 1988. Retrieved June 14, 2023.
  7. ^ "Bears Lose Shannon, Lynch To Fee Agency". March 30, 1990. Retrieved June 14, 2023.
  8. ^ "Transactions". March 7, 1996. Retrieved June 14, 2023.
  9. ^ "Raiders Sign Safety Lynch -- 3-Year Deal". March 9, 1996. Retrieved June 14, 2023.
  10. ^ "Transactions". February 15, 1997. Retrieved June 14, 2023.
  11. ^ "Raiders Re-Sign Strong Safety Lynch". April 25, 1997. Retrieved June 14, 2023.

External links

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