Julan Lynch
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| Position | Wide receiver | ||||||||||
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| Born | June 19, 1994 Jamaica | ||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||||
| Listed weight | 228 lb (103 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school | Michael A. Riffel (Regina) | ||||||||||
| University | Saskatchewan (2012–2016) | ||||||||||
| CFL draft | 2017: 2nd round, 17th overall pick | ||||||||||
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Julan Lynch (born June 19, 1994) is a Jamaican-Canadian former professional football wide receiver who played in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Calgary Stampeders. He played CIS football for the Saskatchewan Huskies.
Early life
[edit]In the mid 2000s, Lynch's family moved from Jamaica to Canada.[1] He played high school football at Michael A. Riffel High School in Regina, Saskatchewan.[2][1]
University career
[edit]Lynch played CIS football for the Saskatchewan Huskies from 2012 to 2016.[2] In 2015, he had 50 receptions for 686 yards and four touchdowns.[3] As a senior, Lynch caught 38 passes for 517 yards and two touchdowns.[3]
Professional career
[edit]| Height | Weight | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |||
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| 6 ft 2+1⁄8 in (1.88 m) | 226 lb (103 kg) | 4.69 s | 1.64 s | 2.74 s | 4.59 s | 7.56 s | 34.5 in (0.88 m) | 9 ft 11 in (3.02 m) | 19 reps | |||
| All values from Pro Day[4] | ||||||||||||
Lynch was selected by the Calgary Stampeders with the 17th overall pick in the second round of the 2017 CFL draft.[5] He spent most of the season on the practice roster before he was elevated to the active roster on August 25.[6][7] Lynch dressed in seven games his rookie season, catching two passes for 18 yards.[2] The following season, he played in 16 games, where he had two receptions for 62 yards against the Toronto Argonauts.[7] In the 106th Grey Cup, Lynch had one catch for 26 yards as the Stampeders defeated the Ottawa Redblacks, 27–16.[8] On June 9, 2019, he was released by the team.[9]
References
[edit]- 1 2 Slater, Craig (November 12, 2011). "Lynch warming up to football". The Leader-Post. pp. C1. Retrieved October 1, 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Julan Lynch Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
- 1 2 "Julan Lynch - Football". Huskie Athletics. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
- ↑ "Julan Lynch (WR)". RAS.football. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
- ↑ Mitchell, Kevin (May 9, 2017). "With the draft done, Huskies prepare for CFL training camps". StarPhoenix. Archived from the original on September 30, 2026. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
- ↑ Austin, Daniel (August 16, 2017). "Receiver Lynch might catch big break soon". Calgary Herald. p. 16. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
- 1 2 "Julan LYNCH, WR". stats.cfl.ca. Archived from the original on September 30, 2026. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
- ↑ Moddejonge, Gerry (November 26, 2018). "Stampeders Would Not Be Denied Third Time". National Post. pp. B1. Retrieved October 1, 2026.
- ↑ Austin, Daniel (June 9, 2019). "Lynch, Kashak among Stampeders' notable cuts". Calgary Sun. Archived from the original on October 1, 2026. Retrieved October 1, 2026.