Class: So.
Position: DB
Height: 6-0
Weight: 177 pounds
Previous School: Hephzibah
Hometown: Hephzibah, GA

Noteworthy: Listed as a co-starter with Joe McClendon at free safety coming out of spring practice ... Rates as an excellent cover guy, which is a big asset in the Blue Raiders' defensive scheme ... Chose MT over Pittsburgh, NC State, Georgia Tech, and Albany State.

2000: Played in nine games, but mainly on special teams ... Saw his most action on defense during the Connecticut game ... Finished the year with 16 total tackles, including one for lost yardage ... Registered four tackles against Connecticut and three each versus Louisiana-Lafayette and Mississippi State ... His TFL came against Connecticut ... Was the Special Teams MVP on three occassions (Maryland, UAB, and Connecticut).

High School: As a senior, Lynch registered 80 tackles in 10 games for Hephzibah ... Also totaled an impressive 17 tackles for loss of yards from his safety position ... Against Northside, which was ranked No. 11 nationally at the time, Lynch returned a punt for a touchdown and a 97-yard kickoff return for a touchdown ... Lynch was a two-time All-Area performer and was an All-State honorable mention selection in 1999 ... Lynch also ran the 100, 200, 400 relay, and 1600 relay ... Also competed in the high jump and long jump.

Personal: Parents: Larry and Geneda Lynch ... Born: 1/31/82 ... Major: Undecided.