Lynch looking to raise stock
8-5 has never been on the radar when it comes to University of Georgia football. Former Bulldogs tight end Arthur Lynch saw it as an opportunity to sure up his game.
Lynch wants his stock to be as high as possible come draft day.
“There’s no tight end in this draft class that’s had to do what I’ve done against the competition I’ve had to do it against,” Lynch said. “I’ve had to block the power lead against guys like Clowney and Shariff Floyd, but I’ve also had to catch the ball against some of the top linebackers.”
The Dartmouth, Mass. native is coming off a year posting career highs in receptions, receiving yards and touchdowns despite losing many of the offensive weapons around him.
“I was used in a lot of different ways like fullback, slot, receiver and tight end on and off the line,” Lynch said.
Playing in the SEC four years is paying dividends for Lynch when talking to NFL scouts and executives as well.
“The speed of the SEC is the closest you can mimic to the NFL," he said.
The draft process has been full of questions ranging from how to handle contract issues to the variety of ways to use a brick. Teams are starting to take more of an interest in what Lynch can offer on the field as well as off the field.
“I’ve been contacted by the Bills, Eagles, Falcons and Patriots,” Lynch said. “It’s really not about who contacts me, but what I can put on paper from this point on.”
Time will tell to see if the market fluctuates for a tight end that feels he can accomplish whatever is asked of him.
“I’m technically a stock and are they going to invest in me.”
Ryan Stevens is a sophomore majoring in broadcast journalism. To contact him, email rvs5276@psu.edu.