Paxton Lynch

American football quarterback

Paxton Lynch - American football quarterback
Born

February 12th, 1994
31 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college football at the University of Memphis, where he set multiple school records and led the team to a bowl game victory. Drafted 26th overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2016 NFL Draft. Competed as a starting quarterback in several games during his time with the Broncos and later played for the Seattle Seahawks.

Led the Memphis Tigers to 2015 Miami Beach Bowl victory

Drafted 26th overall in 2016 NFL Draft

Started multiple games for the Denver Broncos

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