Arthur Lynch

Arthur Lynch (born June 17, 1990) is a former American football tight end.

During the 2008 season, Lynch was one of captains, all of whom continued their football careers at the collegiate level.

In his senior year, Lynch continued to excel both on offense and defense.

He made 16 receptions for 249 yards and scored three touchdowns.

Defensively, he produced 55 tackles, 11.0 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, 9 hurries, and 3 forced fumbles.

Dartmouth finished the regular season as undefeated champions of the Old Colony League.

In the Division-I State Semifinal, they lost 20–13 to Brockton High School.

Lynch was named to the Massachusetts High School Football Coaches Association All-State Super 26 team and received recognition as a Boston Globe and Boston Herald All-Scholastic.

He served as team captain and was honored by having his No. 88 jersey retired, which is now on display in the Dartmouth High School Field House named after his grandfather.

Additionally, he played varsity basketball under the guidance of Steve Gaspar, the winningest basketball coach in the school's history.

Notably, he also held the position of Class President.

In the spring of 2008, he committed to playing for Jeff Jagodzinski and the Boston College Eagles, which was not only his choice but also the alma mater of both his mother and sister.

However, he later reopened his recruitment that summer, and proceeded to visit various universities including Florida, Georgia, NC State, North Carolina, Virginia, and Maryland.

Prior to his senior season, Lynch verbally committed to playing for Mark Richt at the University of Georgia, a team that began the college football season ranked #1 in the country.

On National Signing Day, which took place on February 4, 2009, he signed his National Letter of Intent to join the Georgia Bulldogs.

The signing helped contribute to the Bulldogs #4 overall class ranking in the country according to Scout.com.

Lynch's achievements also earned him recognition, as he was named to the PrepStar All-America Team, SuperPrep All-American and All-New England Teams.

He was also selected as one of the 100 high school player to participate in the 2009 Under Armour All-America Game.

Notably, he became the first and only football player from Dartmouth High School to be selected for an All-America game and the first player from Massachusetts to participate in the Under Armour Game.

During his collegiate years from 2009 to 2013, Lynch enrolled at the University of Georgia (UGA).

Throughout his time at UGA, he was coached by tight ends coach John Lilly, offensive coordinator Mike Bobo, and head coach Mark Richt.

Lynch decided to forego a redshirt and appeared in 11 games as a true freshman.

He played with fellow freshman Orson Charles, who would later receive Freshman All-America Honors.

Lynch made his collegiate debut on September 5, 2009, in 24–10 loss to Oklahoma State at Boone Pickens Stadium.

He secured his first reception on November 7, 2009, against Tennessee Tech, finishing the game with 2 catches for 17 yards.

In recognition of his academic achievements, Lynch was named to the Athletic Director's Honor Roll for the Summer and Fall Semesters, and he also earned Dean's List recognition during the Summer Semester.

During his sophomore year, the coaching staff decided to redshirt Lynch, which allowed him to extend his eligibility and further develop his skills.

Additionally, he received recognition for his academic achievements by being named to the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Academic Honor Roll.

In his redshirt sophomore year, Lynch served as a backup to Orson Charles and played in 13 games.

After the 2011 season, Orson Charles, the All-American tight end, decided to enter the NFL draft, creating an opportunity for Lynch to step into the starting.

As a recruit, Lynch was highly regarded, receiving a four-star rating from Rivals.com. He was recognized as the top recruit in Massachusetts, the second-best tight end prospect nationally, and ranked 121st overall in the country by Rivals.

Leading up to the 2012 season, Lynch had primarily been utilized as a blocking tight end.

However, as the season progressed, he showcased his abilities as a reliable pass catcher.

He was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the fifth round of the 2014 NFL draft.

He played college football at Georgia.

Lynch attended Dartmouth High School in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, where his grandfather had previously been a coach for 36 and had a 202–79–9 record.

In his junior season, he primarily served as a blocker for Jordan Todman, who would later become an All-American at the University of Connecticut and an NFL running back.

During that season, he had 10 receptions for 160 yards and two touchdowns, as well as 63 tackles and four sacks.

Dartmouth finished the regular season as champions of the Old Colony League with an 11–1 record.

In the State Semifinal, they defeated Brockton High School with a score of 40–7, and lost in overtime in the Division-I Super Bowl against Everett High School.