James Lynch, DT, Baylor. Ranked #101 overall on the 2020 consensus board (Round 3 projection); Minnesota drafted him in Round 4, pick 130.
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro · † Pro Bowl
23FRINGE
| Yr | Team | W-L | TFL | QBH | TKL | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '20 | MIN | 7-9 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10% | 2 |
| '21 | MIN | 8-9 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 32% | 36 |
| '22 | MIN | 13-4 | 1 | — | 11 | 27% | 25 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 4 | 2 | 28 | 28% | 21 | |
| '24 | TEN | 3-14 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 23% | 19 |
| '25 | TEN | 3-14 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 32% | 35 |
| Career | — | 7 | 7 | 44 | 28% | 23 | |
Size & Length
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Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All DT in the 2020 draft class.
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Context
Height
6'3 ⅝"
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Frame profile.
Weight
289 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
31.875"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
9.875"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
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Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All DT in the 2020 draft class.
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Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
5.01 sec.
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
29"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
111"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
1.73 sec.
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
7.39 sec.
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
4.39 sec.
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
23 reps
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
James Lynch leads all DTs from the 2020 draft class in career tackles for loss.