Arthur Lynch (American football)

{{Infobox NFL biography

| name = Arthur Lynch

| image = Arthur Lynch (American football) 2013.jpg

| image_size =

| alt =

| caption = Lynch with the Georgia Bulldogs in 2013

| current_team =

| number = 88, 83

| position = Tight end

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1990|6|17}}

| birth_place = Fall River, Massachusetts, U.S.

| death_date =

| death_place =

| height_ft = 6

| height_in = 5

| weight_lbs = 255

| high_school = Dartmouth (MA)

| college = Georgia

| draftyear = 2014

| draftround = 5

| draftpick = 155

| pastteams =

Miami Dolphins ({{NFL Year|2014}})
New York Jets ({{NFL Year|2015}})*
Denver Broncos ({{NFL Year|2015}})*
Atlanta Falcons ({{NFL Year|2016}})*

| status =

| highlights =

First-team All–SEC (2013)
Third-team All–SEC (2012)
Reese's Senior Bowl (2014)

| pfr = LyncAr00

}}

Arthur Lynch (born June 17, 1990) is an American former professional football tight end. He was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the fifth round of the 2014 NFL draft. He played college football at Georgia.

Early life

Lynch attended Dartmouth High School in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, where his grandfather had previously been a coach for 36 years and had a 202–79–9 record.{{Cite web |date=August 30, 2008 |title=Deep roots pay off |url=https://www.bostonherald.com/2008/08/30/deep-roots-pay-off/ |access-date=May 17, 2023 |website=Boston Herald |language=en-US |archive-date=May 17, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230517150206/https://www.bostonherald.com/2008/08/30/deep-roots-pay-off/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Longtime football coach Carlin Lynch passes away |url=https://dartmouth.theweektoday.com/article/longtime-football-coach-carlin-lynch-passes-away/39071 |access-date=January 26, 2023 |website=Dartmouth |language=en |archive-date=September 26, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230926234703/https://dartmouth.theweektoday.com/article/longtime-football-coach-carlin-lynch-passes-away/39071 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Writer |first=Nick Friar Contributing |title='He was the single greatest man I've ever met' |url=https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2019/01/19/he-was-single-greatest/6233484007/ |access-date=January 26, 2023 |website=New Bedford Standard-Times |language=en-US |archive-date=January 16, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220116220855/https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2019/01/19/he-was-single-greatest/6233484007/ |url-status=live }} 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.{{Cite web |title=Jordan Todman - Football |url=https://uconnhuskies.com/sports/football/roster/jordan-todman/3047 |access-date=February 8, 2023 |website=University of Connecticut Athletics |language=en |archive-date=February 8, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230208143023/https://uconnhuskies.com/sports/football/roster/jordan-todman/3047 |url-status=live }} During that season, he had 10 receptions for 160 yards and two touchdowns, as well as 63 tackles and four sacks.{{Cite web |title=Arthur Fontaine's Stats {{!}} MaxPreps |url=https://www.maxpreps.com/ma/south-dartmouth/dartmouth-indians/athletes/arthur-fontaine/football/stats/?careerid=hueii2vi5eqff |access-date=February 8, 2023 |website=www.maxpreps.com |language=en |archive-date=February 8, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230208143026/https://www.maxpreps.com/ma/south-dartmouth/dartmouth-indians/athletes/arthur-fontaine/football/stats/?careerid=hueii2vi5eqff |url-status=live }} Dartmouth finished the regular season as champions of the Old Colony League with an 11–1 record.{{Cite web |title=Indians had hoped to prove that underdogs could overcome an undefeated powerhouse |url=https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/news/local/chronicle/2007/12/05/indians-had-hoped-to-prove/52718496007/ |access-date=May 17, 2023 |website=New Bedford Standard-Times |language=en-US |archive-date=September 26, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230926234706/https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/news/local/chronicle/2007/12/05/indians-had-hoped-to-prove/52718496007/ |url-status=live }} 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.{{Cite web |date=November 30, 2007 |title=Indians hunt Super upset |url=https://www.bostonherald.com/2007/11/30/indians-hunt-super-upset/ |access-date=January 26, 2023 |website=Boston Herald |language=en-US |archive-date=January 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127025943/https://www.bostonherald.com/2007/11/30/indians-hunt-super-upset/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Everett High School's John DiBiaso named Patriots High School Coach of the Week |url=https://www.patriots.com/news/everett-high-school-s-john-dibiaso-named-patriots-high-school-coach-of-th-312886 |access-date=January 27, 2023 |website=www.patriots.com |language=en-US |archive-date=January 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127025942/https://www.patriots.com/news/everett-high-school-s-john-dibiaso-named-patriots-high-school-coach-of-th-312886 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=November 28, 2007 |title=Dartmouth delivers KO |url=https://www.bostonherald.com/2007/11/28/dartmouth-delivers-ko/ |access-date=May 9, 2023 |website=Boston Herald |language=en-US |archive-date=May 9, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230509144036/https://www.bostonherald.com/2007/11/28/dartmouth-delivers-ko/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |author=Staff Writer |title=Dartmouth squad shines in the Div. I Super Bowl |url=https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/news/local/chronicle/2007/12/05/dartmouth-squad-shines-in-div/52718542007/ |access-date=January 26, 2023 |website=New Bedford Standard-Times |language=en-US |archive-date=January 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127025942/https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/news/local/chronicle/2007/12/05/dartmouth-squad-shines-in-div/52718542007/ |url-status=live }}

During the 2008 season, Lynch was one of captains, all of whom continued their football careers at the collegiate level.{{Cite web |last=THOMAS |first=BUDDY |title=FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: Old Colony sloppy, but not without hope |url=https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2008/09/24/football-notebook-old-colony-sloppy/52255463007/ |access-date=February 8, 2023 |website=New Bedford Standard-Times |language=en-US |archive-date=September 26, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230926234707/https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2008/09/24/football-notebook-old-colony-sloppy/52255463007/ |url-status=live }} 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.{{Cite web |title=Arthur Lynch-fontaine's Stats {{!}} MaxPreps |url=https://www.maxpreps.com/ma/south-dartmouth/dartmouth-indians/athletes/arthur-lynch-fontaine/football/stats/?careerid=i1a999mjjlpff |access-date=February 8, 2023 |website=www.maxpreps.com |language=en |archive-date=February 8, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230208143024/https://www.maxpreps.com/ma/south-dartmouth/dartmouth-indians/athletes/arthur-lynch-fontaine/football/stats/?careerid=i1a999mjjlpff |url-status=live }} 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.{{Cite web |title=Schedule - Dartmouth Indians (South Dartmouth, MA) Varsity Football 08-09 |url=https://www.maxpreps.com/ma/south-dartmouth/dartmouth-indians/football/08-09/schedule/ |access-date=January 26, 2023 |website=www.maxpreps.com |archive-date=January 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127025943/https://www.maxpreps.com/ma/south-dartmouth/dartmouth-indians/football/08-09/schedule/ |url-status=live }} 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.{{Cite web |date=May 10, 2014 |title=Former Herald All-Scholastic TE Arthur Lynch of Dartmouth picked by the Dolphins |url=https://www.bostonherald.com/2014/05/10/former-herald-all-scholastic-te-arthur-lynch-of-dartmouth-picked-by-the-dolphins/ |access-date=June 14, 2023 |website=Boston Herald |language=en-US |archive-date=June 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230614012730/https://www.bostonherald.com/2014/05/10/former-herald-all-scholastic-te-arthur-lynch-of-dartmouth-picked-by-the-dolphins/ |url-status=live }} 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{{Cite web |last=Brown |first=Curt |title=Fieldhouse at DHS named for Carlin Lynch |url=https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/sports/high-school/2008/02/27/fieldhouse-at-dhs-named-for/52594681007/ |access-date=May 9, 2023 |website=New Bedford Standard-Times |language=en-US |archive-date=September 26, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230926234706/https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/sports/high-school/2008/02/27/fieldhouse-at-dhs-named-for/52594681007/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=LOS |first=LAURIE |title=Dartmouth's Lynch makes Georgia official |url=https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2009/02/05/dartmouth-s-lynch-makes-georgia/52087653007/ |access-date=May 10, 2023 |website=New Bedford Standard-Times |language=en-US |archive-date=January 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127025952/https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2009/02/05/dartmouth-s-lynch-makes-georgia/52087653007/ |url-status=live }} named after his grandfather.{{Cite web |last=THOMAS |first=BUDDY |title=Lynch's honor long time coming |url=https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/sports/high-school/2008/09/18/lynch-s-honor-long-time/52261869007/ |access-date=January 27, 2023 |website=New Bedford Standard-Times |language=en-US |archive-date=September 26, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230926234707/https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/sports/high-school/2008/09/18/lynch-s-honor-long-time/52261869007/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=LOS |first=LAURIE |title=Dartmouth's Lynch makes Georgia official |url=https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2009/02/05/dartmouth-s-lynch-makes-georgia/52087653007/ |access-date=January 27, 2023 |website=New Bedford Standard-Times |language=en-US |archive-date=January 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127025944/https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2009/02/05/dartmouth-s-lynch-makes-georgia/52087653007/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=King |first=Daniel H. |title=Gymnasium dedicated to long time educator and coach Carlin Lynch |url=https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/news/local/chronicle/2008/10/01/gymnasium-dedicated-to-long-time/52247233007/ |access-date=March 30, 2023 |website=New Bedford Standard-Times |language=en-US |archive-date=September 26, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230926234708/https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/news/local/chronicle/2008/10/01/gymnasium-dedicated-to-long-time/52247233007/ |url-status=live }} Additionally, he played varsity basketball under the guidance of Steve Gaspar, the winningest basketball coach in the school's history.{{Cite web |last=Collins |first=Ed |title=Dartmouth High names basketball court after longtime boys coach Steve Gaspar |url=https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/sports/high-school/basketball/2023/01/08/dartmouth-high-names-basketball-court-after-coach-steve-gaspar/69788246007/ |access-date=February 9, 2023 |website=New Bedford Standard-Times |language=en-US |archive-date=September 26, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230926235209/https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/sports/high-school/basketball/2023/01/08/dartmouth-high-names-basketball-court-after-coach-steve-gaspar/69788246007/ |url-status=live }} Notably, he also held the position of Class President.{{Cite web |title=2008 All-State Team |url=http://www.mhsfca.net/2008-all-state-team.html |access-date=January 26, 2023 |website=massachusetts high school football coaches association |language=en |archive-date=January 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127025942/http://www.mhsfca.net/2008-all-state-team.html |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=McCrystal |first=Ryan |title=Arthur Lynch NFL Draft 2014: Highlights, Scouting Report for Miami Dolphins TE |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1959895-arthur-lynch-nfl-draft-2014-highlights-scouting-report-more |access-date=January 27, 2023 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en |archive-date=January 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127163350/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1959895-arthur-lynch-nfl-draft-2014-highlights-scouting-report-more |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=September 29, 2008 |title=UGASports - Fontaine leads on and off the field |url=https://uga.rivals.com/news/fontaine-leads-on-and-off-the-field |access-date=February 1, 2023 |website=uga.rivals.com |archive-date=February 1, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230201135331/https://uga.rivals.com/news/fontaine-leads-on-and-off-the-field |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Captains earn their votes of confidence |url=https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2008/09/12/captains-earn-their-votes-confidence/52268845007/ |access-date=June 4, 2023 |website=New Bedford Standard-Times |language=en-US |archive-date=September 26, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230926235210/https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2008/09/12/captains-earn-their-votes-confidence/52268845007/ |url-status=live }}

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 [https://n.rivals.com/prospect_rankings/rivals250/2009?position=ALL%20POSITIONS 121st overall] in the country by Rivals.https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Arthur-Lynch-78543 {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151119070116/http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Arthur-Lynch-78543 |date=November 19, 2015 }} Arthur Lynch - Yahoo Sports{{Cite web |title=Arthur Lynch, 2009 Tight End - Rivals.com |url=https://rivals.com/content/athletes/arthur-lynch-27363?view=pv |access-date=January 26, 2023 |website=rivals.com |language=en-US |archive-date=September 26, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230926235211/https://n.rivals.com/content/athletes/arthur-lynch-27363?view=pv |url-status=live }} In the spring of 2008, he committed to playing for Jeff Jagodzinski and the Boston College Eagles,{{Cite web |last=BROWN |first=DAVID |title=Dartmouth's Lynch-Fontaine picks BC |url=https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2008/05/14/dartmouth-s-lynch-fontaine-picks/52412115007/ |access-date=January 27, 2023 |website=New Bedford Standard-Times |language=en-US |archive-date=May 8, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230508092456/https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2008/05/14/dartmouth-s-lynch-fontaine-picks/52412115007/ |url-status=live }} which was not only his choice but also the alma mater of both his mother and sister.{{Cite web |title=Most Wanted |url=https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2008/04/06/most-wanted/52457503007/ |access-date=June 4, 2023 |website=New Bedford Standard-Times |language=en-US |archive-date=March 30, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230330055834/https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2008/04/06/most-wanted/52457503007/ |url-status=live }} However, he later reopened his recruitment that summer,{{Cite news |last=Forsberg |first=Chris |date=August 26, 2008 |title=Rare call: Tight end reverse |work=Boston.com |url=http://archive.boston.com/sports/articles/2008/08/26/rare_call_tight_end_reverse/ |access-date=January 27, 2023 |archive-date=January 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127025942/http://archive.boston.com/sports/articles/2008/08/26/rare_call_tight_end_reverse/ |url-status=live }} 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.{{Cite news |last=Forsberg |first=Chris |date=August 26, 2008 |title=Rare call: Tight end reverse |work=Boston.com |url=http://archive.boston.com/sports/articles/2008/08/26/rare_call_tight_end_reverse/ |access-date=May 17, 2023 |archive-date=January 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127030007/http://archive.boston.com/sports/articles/2008/08/26/rare_call_tight_end_reverse/ |url-status=live }} 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 [https://247sports.com/college/georgia/Season/2009-Football/Commits/ #4 overall class] ranking in the country according to Scout.com.{{Cite web |title=Georgia 2009 Football Commits |url=https://247sports.com/college/georgia/season/2009-football/commits/ |access-date=February 18, 2023 |website=247Sports |language=en-US |archive-date=September 26, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230926235212/https://247sports.com/college/georgia/season/2009-football/commits/ |url-status=live }} 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.{{Cite web |date=January 3, 2009 |title=Mahoney: Boston TE Party |url=https://www.espn.com/highschool/rise/football/news/story?id=3807589 |access-date=May 9, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |archive-date=May 9, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230509144033/https://www.espn.com/highschool/rise/football/news/story?id=3807589 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=March 27, 2008 |title=2009 Under Armour All-America Game Player Profiles |url=https://www.espn.com/college-sports/recruiting/football/news/story?id=3315757 |access-date=June 11, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |archive-date=November 26, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221126215216/https://www.espn.com/college-sports/recruiting/football/news/story?id=3315757 |url-status=live }} 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.{{Cite web |date=March 27, 2008 |title=2009 Under Armour All-America Game Player Profiles |url=https://www.espn.com/college-sports/recruiting/football/news/story?id=3315757 |access-date=May 17, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |archive-date=November 26, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221126215216/https://www.espn.com/college-sports/recruiting/football/news/story?id=3315757 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=January 3, 2009 |title=Mahoney: Boston TE Party |url=https://www.espn.com/highschool/rise/football/news/story?id=3807589 |access-date=May 17, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |archive-date=May 9, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230509144037/https://www.espn.com/highschool/rise/football/news/story?id=3807589 |url-status=live }}

College career

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.{{Cite web |title=Arthur Lynch: The Blue State kid in the Red (and Black) |url=http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2013/11/20/2811701/the-blue-state-kid-in-the-red.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140112013953/http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2013/11/20/2811701/the-blue-state-kid-in-the-red.html |archive-date=January 12, 2014 |access-date=January 11, 2014}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.onlineathens.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2013/12/22/life-lynch-uga-tight-end-prepares-next-stage-career/15547063007/|title=Life of Lynch: UGA tight end prepares for next stage of career|website=Online Athens|access-date=June 7, 2023|archive-date=February 4, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230204194153/https://www.onlineathens.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2013/12/22/life-lynch-uga-tight-end-prepares-next-stage-career/15547063007/|url-status=live}}

= 2009 =

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.{{Cite web |title=Football Media Guides |url=https://georgiadogs.com/sports/2017/6/16/football-media-guides |access-date=January 26, 2023 |website=University of Georgia Athletics |language=en |archive-date=January 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127025943/https://georgiadogs.com/sports/2017/6/16/football-media-guides |url-status=live }}{{Cite news |last=Griffith |first=Mike |title=Three UGA players named to freshman All-America team |language=English |work=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution |url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/college/three-uga-players-named-freshman-all-america-team/rH2bXMPxI3Ihx8t71fKi9I/ |access-date=January 27, 2023 |issn=1539-7459 |archive-date=January 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127163352/https://www.ajc.com/sports/college/three-uga-players-named-freshman-all-america-team/rH2bXMPxI3Ihx8t71fKi9I/ |url-status=live }} Lynch made his collegiate debut on September 5, 2009, in 24–10 loss to Oklahoma State at Boone Pickens Stadium.{{Cite web |title=Georgia vs. Oklahoma State - College Football Game Summary - September 5, 2009 |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/292480197 |access-date=February 12, 2023 |website=ESPN |language=en |archive-date=February 12, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230212185856/https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/292480197 |url-status=live }} He secured his first reception on November 7, 2009, against Tennessee Tech, finishing the game with 2 catches for 17 yards.{{Cite web |title=Tennessee Tech vs. Georgia - College Football Box Score - November 7, 2009 |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore/_/gameId/293110061 |access-date=January 26, 2023 |website=ESPN |language=en |archive-date=January 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127025943/https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore/_/gameId/293110061 |url-status=live }} 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.

= 2010 =

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.{{Cite web |title=2013 Georgia Bulldogs Football Media Guide by Georgia Bulldogs Athletics - Issuu |url=https://issuu.com/georgiadogs/docs/2013-fb-mediaguide-web |access-date=May 6, 2023 |website=issuu.com |date=July 15, 2013 |language=en |archive-date=May 6, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230506184429/https://issuu.com/georgiadogs/docs/2013-fb-mediaguide-web |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Dartmouth's Lynch decides to redshirt at Georgia |url=https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/sports/2010/10/06/dartmouth-s-lynch-decides-to/51448943007/ |access-date=July 4, 2023 |website=New Bedford Standard-Times |language=en-US |archive-date=July 4, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230704120324/https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/sports/2010/10/06/dartmouth-s-lynch-decides-to/51448943007/ |url-status=live }}

= 2011 =

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

= 2012 =

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.{{Cite web |last=King |first=T. Kyle |date=April 28, 2012 |title=2012 NFL Draft: Cincinnati Bengals Pick Orson Charles |url=https://www.dawgsports.com/2012/4/28/2975923/2012-nfl-draft-cincinnati-bengals-pick-orson-charles |access-date=February 9, 2023 |website=Dawg Sports |language=en |archive-date=February 9, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230209002926/https://www.dawgsports.com/2012/4/28/2975923/2012-nfl-draft-cincinnati-bengals-pick-orson-charles |url-status=live }} 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.{{Cite web |title=Charles declares for NFL Draft |url=https://247sports.com/college/georgia/Article/Charles-declares-for-NFL-Draft-56573/ |access-date=January 26, 2023 |website=Dawgs247 |language=en-US |archive-date=September 26, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230926235213/https://247sports.com/college/georgia/Article/Charles-declares-for-NFL-Draft-56573/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Jones |first=Brian |title=Georgia Football: What You Need to Know About TE Orson Charles' Replacements |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1206832-georgia-football-what-you-need-to-know-about-te-orson-charles-replacements |access-date=January 26, 2023 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en |archive-date=January 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127025941/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1206832-georgia-football-what-you-need-to-know-about-te-orson-charles-replacements |url-status=live }} Throughout the 2012 season, Lynch played in 14 games, starting in 13 of them. He recorded 24 receptions for 431 yards and 3 touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Arthur Lynch College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/arthur-lynch-1.html |access-date=January 26, 2023 |website=Sports Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127025941/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/arthur-lynch-1.html |url-status=live }}

On September 15, 2012, Lynch caught his first collegiate touchdown against the Florida Atlantic Owls. He finished the game with 3 catches for 73 yards and a touchdown in 56–20 win.{{Cite web |title=Florida Atlantic vs. Georgia - College Football Box Score - September 15, 2012 |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore/_/gameId/322590061 |access-date=February 12, 2023 |website=ESPN |language=en |archive-date=February 12, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230212185859/https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore/_/gameId/322590061 |url-status=live }} The Bulldogs finished the 2012 regular season ranked #3 in the country.{{Cite web |title=Georgia Tech vs. Georgia - College Football Game Recap - November 24, 2012 |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap/_/gameId/323290061 |access-date=February 12, 2023 |website=ESPN |language=en |archive-date=February 12, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230212185856/https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap/_/gameId/323290061 |url-status=live }} During the last drive of the 2012 SEC Championship Game against the #2 ranked Alabama Crimson Tide, Lynch caught a 26-yard pass from his college roommate Aaron Murray and advanced the ball to the 8-yard line before being tackled by Vinnie Sunseri.{{Cite web |title=Alabama 32-28 Georgia (Dec 1, 2012) Game Recap |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap/_/gameId/323360061 |access-date=June 8, 2023 |website=ESPN |language=en |archive-date=January 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127025941/https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap/_/gameId/323360061 |url-status=live }} The Bulldogs were unable to score a touchdown, and lost the game 32–28.{{Cite news |last=Giambalvo |first=Emily |date=January 9, 2022 |title=A national title against Alabama would be 'poetic justice' for past Georgia teams |language=en-US |newspaper=Washington Post |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/01/09/georgia-alabama-rivalry/ |access-date=June 8, 2023 |issn=0190-8286 |archive-date=December 30, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221230150811/https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/01/09/georgia-alabama-rivalry/ |url-status=live }} Georgia beat #16 Nebraska 45–31 in the 2013 Capital One Bowl,{{Cite web |title=Georgia 45-31 Nebraska (Jan 1, 2013) Game Recap |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap/_/gameId/330010158 |access-date=June 8, 2023 |website=ESPN |language=en |archive-date=June 11, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230611131218/https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap/_/gameId/330010158 |url-status=live }} in which Lynch caught 3 passes for 37 yards and a touchdown.{{Cite web |title=Georgia vs. Nebraska - College Football Box Score - January 1, 2013 |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore/_/gameId/330010158 |access-date=January 26, 2023 |website=ESPN |language=en |archive-date=January 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127025942/https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore/_/gameId/330010158 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=HIGHTOWER |first=KYLE |title=Dartmouth native Arthur Lynch helps Georgia win Capital One Bowl |url=https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/sports/2013/01/02/dartmouth-native-arthur-lynch-helps/49185467007/ |access-date=May 9, 2023 |website=New Bedford Standard-Times |language=en-US |archive-date=May 9, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230509140756/https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/sports/2013/01/02/dartmouth-native-arthur-lynch-helps/49185467007/ |url-status=live }}

After the 2012 season, Lynch received recognition for his performance. He was named to Phil Steele's 2012 All-SEC 3rd Team and also received the Team's Most Improved Player award at the end of the year GALA. Georgia finished the season ranked #4 and #5 by the Coaches' and AP Poll, respectively.{{Cite web |last=COMMUNICATIONS |first=GEORGIA SPORTS |title=Arthur Lynch named to Mackey Award Preseason Watch List |url=https://www.redandblack.com/sports/arthur-lynch-named-to-mackey-award-preseason-watch-list/article_41b1ed22-e8a3-11e2-a4ff-0019bb30f31a.html |access-date=January 26, 2023 |website=The Red and Black |date=July 9, 2013 |language=en |archive-date=January 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127025945/https://www.redandblack.com/sports/arthur-lynch-named-to-mackey-award-preseason-watch-list/article_41b1ed22-e8a3-11e2-a4ff-0019bb30f31a.html |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Kelley |first=Kevin |date=January 8, 2013 |title=Final 2012 AP and Coaches Top 25 Polls released |url=https://fbschedules.com/final-2012-ap-coaches-top-25-polls-released/ |access-date=February 12, 2023 |website=FBSchedules.com |language=en-US |archive-date=February 12, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230212185858/https://fbschedules.com/final-2012-ap-coaches-top-25-polls-released/ |url-status=live }}

= 2013 =

Prior to the 2013 season, Lynch received recognition by being named to several Preseason All-America and All-SEC Teams, including selections by Phil Steele,{{Cite web |title=Clowney, Manziel headline Phil Steele preseason All-America team |url=https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/clowney-manziel-headline-phil-steele-preseason-all-america-team/ |access-date=January 27, 2023 |website=CBSSports.com |date=June 5, 2013 |language=en |archive-date=January 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127025943/https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/clowney-manziel-headline-phil-steele-preseason-all-america-team/ |url-status=live }} SB Nation,{{Cite web |last=Kirk |first=Jason |date=June 19, 2013 |title=SB Nation's preseason All-America teams |url=https://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2013/6/19/4438096/2013-best-college-football-players |access-date=January 27, 2023 |website=SBNation.com |language=en |archive-date=January 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127031443/https://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2013/6/19/4438096/2013-best-college-football-players |url-status=live }} Athlon Sports,{{Cite web |last=Lassan |first=Steven |title=College Football 2013 All-America Team |url=https://athlonsports.com/college-football/college-football-2013-all-america-team |access-date=January 27, 2023 |website=AthlonSports.com {{!}} Expert Predictions, Picks, and Previews |date=June 18, 2013 |language=en |archive-date=January 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127025942/https://athlonsports.com/college-football/college-football-2013-all-america-team |url-status=live }} Sporting News,{{Cite web |date=July 17, 2013 |title=Georgia Football: Bulldog's Gurley & Lynch Named To Sporting News Preseason All-SEC Team |url=https://dawnofthedawg.com/2013/07/17/georgia-football-bulldogs-gurley-lynch-named-to-sporting-news-preseason-all-sec-team/ |access-date=January 27, 2023 |website=Dawn of the Dawg |language=en-US |archive-date=January 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127025942/https://dawnofthedawg.com/2013/07/17/georgia-football-bulldogs-gurley-lynch-named-to-sporting-news-preseason-all-sec-team/ |url-status=live }} and others. He was also included in the Mackey Award Pre-Season Watch-List, which recognizes the nation's top tight end at the end of each college football season.{{Cite web |last=COMMUNICATIONS |first=GEORGIA SPORTS |title=Arthur Lynch named to Mackey Award Preseason Watch List |url=https://www.redandblack.com/sports/arthur-lynch-named-to-mackey-award-preseason-watch-list/article_41b1ed22-e8a3-11e2-a4ff-0019bb30f31a.html |access-date=May 14, 2023 |website=The Red and Black |date=July 9, 2013 |language=en |archive-date=January 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127025954/https://www.redandblack.com/sports/arthur-lynch-named-to-mackey-award-preseason-watch-list/article_41b1ed22-e8a3-11e2-a4ff-0019bb30f31a.html |url-status=live }} Lynch, along with his roommate Murray and Garrison Smith, represented the University of Georgia football team at the 2013 SEC Media Days, where Lynch was named to the Pre-Season Media Days All-SEC Team.{{Cite news |last=Towers |first=Chip |title=Murray, Bulldogs say they respect — but don't fear — S.C's Clowney |language=English |work=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution |url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/college-football/murray-bulldogs-say-they-respect-but-don-fear-clowney/EXJUnkd1SrdrXddQZcylxN/ |access-date=January 27, 2023 |issn=1539-7459 |archive-date=January 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127025942/https://www.ajc.com/sports/college-football/murray-bulldogs-say-they-respect-but-don-fear-clowney/EXJUnkd1SrdrXddQZcylxN/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=July 18, 2013 |title=Four Gamecocks Named To Media's All-SEC Team |url=https://gamecocksonline.com/news/2013/07/18/four-gamecocks-named-to-media-s-all-sec-team/ |access-date=January 27, 2023 |website=University of South Carolina Athletics |language=en-US |archive-date=January 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127025942/https://gamecocksonline.com/news/2013/07/18/four-gamecocks-named-to-media-s-all-sec-team/ |url-status=live }} Georgia began the season ranked #5 in both the preseason Coaches'{{Cite web |last=Muma |first=Steven |date=August 1, 2013 |title=Bama, SEC own preseason Coaches' Top 25 |url=https://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2013/8/1/4578226/college-football-rankings-2013-coaches-poll-top-25 |access-date=February 12, 2023 |website=SBNation.com |language=en |archive-date=February 12, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230212185857/https://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2013/8/1/4578226/college-football-rankings-2013-coaches-poll-top-25 |url-status=live }} and AP{{Cite web |last=Kelley |first=Kevin |date=August 17, 2013 |title=2013 Preseason AP Top 25 College Football Poll Released |url=https://fbschedules.com/2013-preseason-ap-top-25-college-football-poll-released/ |access-date=February 12, 2023 |website=FBSchedules.com |language=en-US |archive-date=February 12, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230212185857/https://fbschedules.com/2013-preseason-ap-top-25-college-football-poll-released/ |url-status=live }} Poll.

Georgia opened the season vs. their rival, #8 ranked Clemson Tigers, in Memorial Stadium, also known as 'Death Valley.'{{Cite web |date=July 3, 2018 |title=Death Valley |url=https://clemsontigers.com/death-valley/ |access-date=February 12, 2023 |website=Clemson Tigers Official Athletics Site |language=en-US |archive-date=February 12, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230212185856/https://clemsontigers.com/death-valley/ |url-status=live }} The game was picked for ESPN College Football GameDay game-of-the-week and was hosted by the show's signature crew which at the time included Chris Fowler, Lee Corso, Kirk Herbstreit, Desmond Howard, and former Georgia Football player, David Pollack. Georgia would lose the game 38-35{{Cite web |title=Georgia vs. Clemson - College Football Game Summary - August 31, 2013 |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/332430228 |access-date=February 12, 2023 |website=ESPN |language=en |archive-date=February 12, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230212185857/https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/332430228 |url-status=live }} and Lynch would have 1 catch for 18 yards.{{Cite web |title=Georgia vs. Clemson - College Football Box Score - August 31, 2013 |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore/_/gameId/332430228 |access-date=February 12, 2023 |website=ESPN |language=en |archive-date=February 12, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230212185900/https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore/_/gameId/332430228 |url-status=live }}

In the following week, Georgia faced off against the #6 ranked South Carolina Gamecocks, a game that showcased the talents of future No. 1 overall pick Jadeveon Clowney.{{Cite web |date=May 8, 2014 |title=Texans draft Clowney with No. 1 overall pick |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2014/story/_/id/10903079/2014-nfl-draft-jadeveon-clowney-drafted-houston-texans-no-1-overall-pick |access-date=February 12, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |archive-date=February 12, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230212185903/https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2014/story/_/id/10903079/2014-nfl-draft-jadeveon-clowney-drafted-houston-texans-no-1-overall-pick |url-status=live }} Georgia emerged victorious with a 41–30 win, and Lynch recorded 3 catches for 26 yards and a touchdown.{{Cite web |title=South Carolina vs. Georgia - College Football Box Score - September 7, 2013 |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore/_/gameId/332500061 |access-date=February 12, 2023 |website=ESPN |language=en |archive-date=February 12, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230212185902/https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore/_/gameId/332500061 |url-status=live }}{{Cite news |last=Glier |first=Ray |date=September 8, 2013 |title=Bulldogs Roll, Transforming Star Defender Into Spectator |language=en-US |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/08/sports/ncaafootball/gamecocks-star-defender-no-match-for-the-bulldogs.html |access-date=July 4, 2023 |issn=0362-4331 |archive-date=July 4, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230704120323/https://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/08/sports/ncaafootball/gamecocks-star-defender-no-match-for-the-bulldogs.html |url-status=live }}

On September 29, 2012, Georgia hosted #6 ranked LSU Tigers in another highly anticipated matchup, featuring former Georgia Quarterback and Athens, Georgia native Zach Mettenberger. ESPN's College GameDay crew returned for the second time that season to cover the game.{{Cite web |last=Guilbeau |first=Glenn |title=Georgia boys eye SEC 'reunion,' this time as opponents |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2013/07/20/zach-mettenberger-aaron-murray-sec/2572073/ |access-date=February 12, 2023 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US |archive-date=February 12, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230212185858/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2013/07/20/zach-mettenberger-aaron-murray-sec/2572073/ |url-status=live }} The game revolved around the performances of Murray and Mettenberger, who were recruited to Georgia and were once roommates.{{Cite web |date=September 24, 2013 |title=Battle of the Roommates: Zach Mettenberger vs Aaron Murray |url=https://deathvalleyvoice.com/2013/09/24/battle-roommates-zach-mettenberger-vs-aaron-murray/ |access-date=February 12, 2023 |website=Death Valley Voice |language=en-US |archive-date=February 12, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230212185858/https://deathvalleyvoice.com/2013/09/24/battle-roommates-zach-mettenberger-vs-aaron-murray/ |url-status=dead }} Both quarterbacks delivered impressive performances, culminating in a thrilling 44–41 victory for Georgia, as their defense halted a Mettenberger-led-fourth-quarter comeback.{{Cite web |title=LSU vs. Georgia - College Football Game Recap - September 28, 2013 |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap/_/gameId/332710061 |access-date=February 12, 2023 |website=ESPN |language=en |archive-date=February 12, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230212185857/https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap/_/gameId/332710061 |url-status=live }} Murray threw for 298 yards and 4 touchdowns, while Lynch contributed with 3 catches for 40 yards.{{Cite web |title=LSU vs. Georgia - College Football Box Score - September 28, 2013 |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore/_/gameId/332710061 |access-date=February 12, 2023 |website=ESPN |language=en |archive-date=February 12, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230212185859/https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore/_/gameId/332710061 |url-status=live }}

On Saturday, November 2, 2012, Lynch sustained an injury when tackled by Florida linebacker Antonio Morrison, resulting in a lacerated kidney and several bruised ribs. Despite passing blood in his urine Lynch finished the game. He sat out the subsequent game against Appalachian State due to his kidney laceration, marking the only game he missed due to injury throughout his collegiate career. In total, Lynch appeared and started in 12 games, recording 30 passes for 459 yards and leading all receivers with 5 touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=2013 Georgia Bulldogs Player Stats |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/team/stats/_/id/61/season/2013 |access-date=January 27, 2023 |website=ESPN |language=en |archive-date=January 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127025944/https://www.espn.com/college-football/team/stats/_/id/61/season/2013 |url-status=live }}

The Bulldogs finished the regular season 8-4 and ranked No. 23 in the AP Poll. They earned a New Year's Six Bowl berth and accepted an invitation to play Nebraska in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl. In his final collegiate game, Lynch had one of his best statistical performances of his career, catching 6 passes for 69 yards.{{Cite web |title=Nebraska vs. Georgia - College Football Box Score - January 1, 2014 |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore/_/gameId/340010061 |access-date=February 12, 2023 |website=ESPN |language=en |archive-date=February 12, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230212185900/https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore/_/gameId/340010061 |url-status=live }} However, he dropped a crucial pass that ended Georgia's potential game-winning drive in the fourth quarter.{{Cite web |title=Nebraska vs. Georgia - College Football Game Recap - January 1, 2014 |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap/_/gameId/340010061 |access-date=February 12, 2023 |website=ESPN |language=en |archive-date=February 12, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230212185857/https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap/_/gameId/340010061 |url-status=live }} Georgia lost the game 24-19 and finished the season unranked.{{Cite web |title=Nebraska vs. Georgia - College Football Game Summary - January 1, 2014 |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/340010061 |access-date=February 12, 2023 |website=ESPN |language=en |archive-date=February 12, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230212185858/https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/340010061 |url-status=live }}

Following the season, Lynch was named to the Associated Press, SEC Coaches, and Sporting News All-SEC 1st Team.{{Cite web |title=Georgia's Gurley, Lynch Named To Sporting News Preseason All-SEC Team |url=https://georgiadogs.com/news/2013/7/17/Georgia_s_Gurley_Lynch_Named_To_Sporting_News_Preseason_All_SEC_Team |access-date=May 14, 2023 |website=University of Georgia Athletics |language=en |archive-date=May 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230514134719/https://georgiadogs.com/news/2013/7/17/Georgia_s_Gurley_Lynch_Named_To_Sporting_News_Preseason_All_SEC_Team |url-status=live }} He also received a Sports Illustrated All-America Honorable Mention.{{Cite web |last=Kelley |first=Kevin |date=December 9, 2013 |title=Three Bulldogs Named to 2013 AP All-SEC First Team |url=https://sicemdawgs.com/2013/12/three-bulldogs-named-to-2013-ap-all-sec-first-team/ |access-date=January 27, 2023 |website=SicEmDawgs.com |language=en-US |archive-date=January 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127025942/https://sicemdawgs.com/2013/12/three-bulldogs-named-to-2013-ap-all-sec-first-team/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=December 10, 2013 |title=Alabama leads coaches All-SEC team |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/sec/post/_/id/76377/alabama-leads-coaches-all-sec-team |access-date=January 27, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |archive-date=January 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127025942/https://www.espn.com/blog/sec/post/_/id/76377/alabama-leads-coaches-all-sec-team |url-status=live }}{{Cite web|url=https://www.onlineathens.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2013/12/10/ugas-lynch-wilson-morgan-named-first-team-all-sec-coaches/15548211007/|title=UGA's Lynch, Wilson, Morgan named First Team All-SEC by coaches|website=Online Athens|access-date=June 7, 2023|archive-date=May 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230508091755/https://www.onlineathens.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2013/12/10/ugas-lynch-wilson-morgan-named-first-team-all-sec-coaches/15548211007/|url-status=live}} Lynch was voted Offensive Team Captain by his teammates{{Cite web |last=Hall |first=Andrew |title=Georgia Football: Why Arthur Lynch Is a Better NFL Prospect Than Aaron Murray |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2054383-georgia-football-why-arthur-lynch-is-a-better-nfl-prospect-than-aaron-murray |access-date=January 27, 2023 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en |archive-date=January 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127025942/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2054383-georgia-football-why-arthur-lynch-is-a-better-nfl-prospect-than-aaron-murray |url-status=live }} and finished his career with 56 receptions for 907 yards and eight touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Arthur Lynch College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/arthur-lynch-1.html |access-date=June 6, 2023 |website=Sports Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127025941/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/arthur-lynch-1.html |url-status=live }}

= College statistics =

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2009 !Georgia \|SEC \|FR \|TE \|13 \|2 \|17 \|8.5 \|0
2011 !Georgia \|SEC \|RS-SO \|TE \|13 \|0 \|0 \|0 \|0
2012 !Georgia \|SEC \|RS-JR \|TE \|14 \|24 \|431 \|18.0 \|3
2013 !Georgia \|SEC \|RS-SR \|TE \|13 \|30 \|459 \|15.3 \|5
colspan="5" \|Career{{Cite web \|title=Arthur Lynch College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits \|url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/arthur-lynch-1.html \|access-date=January 27, 2023 \|website=Sports Reference \|language=en \|archive-date=January 27, 2023 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127025941/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/arthur-lynch-1.html \|url-status=live }} !53 !56 !907 !16.2 !8

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Season

!Team

!Conf

!Class

!Pos

!GP

!Rec

!Yds

!Avg

!TD

2009

!Georgia

|SEC

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|13

|17

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2011

!Georgia

|SEC

|RS-SO

|TE

|13

2012

!Georgia

|SEC

|RS-JR

|TE

|14

|24

|431

|18.0

2013

!Georgia

|SEC

|RS-SR

|TE

|13

|30

|459

|15.3

colspan="5" |Career{{Cite web |title=Arthur Lynch College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/arthur-lynch-1.html |access-date=January 27, 2023 |website=Sports Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127025941/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/arthur-lynch-1.html |url-status=live }}

!53

!56

!907

!16.2

Professional career

=Pre-draft=

After completing his college career, Lynch prepared for the NFL Combine by training at IMG Academy alongside other NFL prospects such as Teddy Bridgewater, CJ Mosley, and Ryan Shazier.{{Cite web |author=Staff Writer |title=Dartmouth's Arthur Lynch predicted as fifth-round pick in NFL draft |url=https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2014/05/08/dartmouth-s-arthur-lynch-predicted/37405909007/ |access-date=May 9, 2023 |website=New Bedford Standard-Times |language=en-US |archive-date=May 16, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220516100111/https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2014/05/08/dartmouth-s-arthur-lynch-predicted/37405909007/ |url-status=live }} He received an invitation to the Reese's Senior Bowl,{{Cite web |last=COLAGEO |first=MICK |title=DHS grad Arthur Lynch to represent Georgia in Senior Bowl |url=https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/sports/high-school/2013/11/20/dhs-grad-arthur-lynch-to/41836855007/ |access-date=January 27, 2023 |website=New Bedford Standard-Times |language=en-US |archive-date=September 26, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230926235213/https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/sports/high-school/2013/11/20/dhs-grad-arthur-lynch-to/41836855007/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=COLAGEO |first=MICK |title=DHS grad Arthur Lynch to represent Georgia in Senior Bowl |url=https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/sports/high-school/2013/11/20/dhs-grad-arthur-lynch-to/41836855007/ |access-date=May 9, 2023 |website=New Bedford Standard-Times |language=en-US |archive-date=September 26, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230926235213/https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/sports/high-school/2013/11/20/dhs-grad-arthur-lynch-to/41836855007/ |url-status=live }} a prestigious all-star game held annually in Mobile, Alabama, featuring the top NFL draft prospects who have finished their college eligibility.{{Cite web |title=The TE's: Fiedorowicz Leads Pack |url=https://www.seniorbowl.com/the-tes-fiedorowicz-leads-pack |access-date=June 15, 2023 |website=Senior Bowl |language=en |archive-date=June 21, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230621075033/https://www.seniorbowl.com/the-tes-fiedorowicz-leads-pack/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=DHS grad Arthur Lynch to represent Georgia in Senior Bowl |url=https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/sports/high-school/2013/11/20/dhs-grad-arthur-lynch-to/41836855007/ |access-date=June 15, 2023 |website=New Bedford Standard-Times |language=en-US |archive-date=September 26, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230926235213/https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/sports/high-school/2013/11/20/dhs-grad-arthur-lynch-to/41836855007/ |url-status=live }}

Lynch attended the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, where he participated in various field drills, psychological evaluations, and medical tests. He ranked Top-10 among tight ends in multiple categories, including the second-highest number of bench press repetitions of 225 lbs. with 28, trailing only Joe Jon Duncan, of Dixie State.{{Cite web |author=Staff REPORT |title=Lynch scores four top-10 measurements |url=https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2014/02/23/lynch-scores-four-top-10/38703801007/ |access-date=January 27, 2023 |website=New Bedford Standard-Times |language=en-US |archive-date=June 1, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230601115253/https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2014/02/23/lynch-scores-four-top-10/38703801007/ |url-status=live }}

Leading up to the draft, Lynch was highly regarded by analysts and considered one of the top tight end prospects in the 2014 draft class. Greg Cosell, Senior Producer of NFL Films, compared him to the accomplished Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Heath Miller.{{Cite magazine |last=Burke |first=Chris |title=2014 NFL draft position rankings: Eric Ebron, Jace Amaro headline tight end class |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2014/04/09/2014-nfl-draft-position-rankings-tight-ends |access-date=January 27, 2023 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |date=April 9, 2014 |language=en-us |archive-date=January 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127163350/https://www.si.com/nfl/2014/04/09/2014-nfl-draft-position-rankings-tight-ends |url-status=live }} Various outlets, including Bleacher Report,{{Cite web |author=Staff Writer |title=Dartmouth's Arthur Lynch predicted as fifth-round pick in NFL draft |url=https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2014/05/08/dartmouth-s-arthur-lynch-predicted/37405909007/ |access-date=January 27, 2023 |website=New Bedford Standard-Times |language=en-US |archive-date=May 16, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220516100111/https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2014/05/08/dartmouth-s-arthur-lynch-predicted/37405909007/ |url-status=live }} projected Lynch as a potential Day 3 selection in the draft.{{Cite web |last=Hall |first=Andrew |title=Georgia Football: Post NFL Combine Draft Status for Former Bulldog Stars |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1973074-georgia-football-post-nfl-combine-draft-status-for-former-bulldog-stars |access-date=January 27, 2023 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en |archive-date=January 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127163352/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1973074-georgia-football-post-nfl-combine-draft-status-for-former-bulldog-stars |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=XI |first=Invictus |date=April 24, 2014 |title=NFL Draft Prospect Profile: TE Arthur Lynch |url=https://www.bigblueview.com/2014/4/24/5634442/2014-nfl-draft-arthur-lynch-te-georgia-scouting-report--ny-giants |access-date=May 6, 2023 |website=Big Blue View |language=en |archive-date=May 6, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230506131923/https://www.bigblueview.com/2014/4/24/5634442/2014-nfl-draft-arthur-lynch-te-georgia-scouting-report--ny-giants |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=2014 Draft profile: TE Arthur Lynch, Georgia |url=https://www.seahawks.com/video/2014-draft-profile-te-arthur-lynch-georgia-68346 |access-date=August 24, 2023 |website=www.seahawks.com |language=en-US |archive-date=August 24, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230824211828/https://www.seahawks.com/video/2014-draft-profile-te-arthur-lynch-georgia-68346 |url-status=live }}

During the pre-draft process, Lynch extended his support for Michael Sam, a defensive end from the Missouri Tigers and fellow NFL draft prospect. Sam made history as the first openly gay player in the NFL. In an interview for the Macon Telegraph with Georgia beat writer Seth Emerson, Lynch expressed admiration for Sam, saying, "Man to man, I think it takes a certain amount of courage and inner strength to do that [come out]."{{Cite web |title=Former Georgia TE Lynch expresses support for Sam: 'A lot of guts' |url=https://www.macon.com/sports/college/university-of-georgia/bulldogs-beat/article30128688.html |access-date=June 14, 2023 |archive-date=September 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230927000307/https://amp.macon.com/sports/college/university-of-georgia/bulldogs-beat/article30128688.html |url-status=live }} He offered further support for Sam calling his announcement "a really big step" for the gay community.

class="wikitable" \|+Pre-Draft Measurable's !Height !Weight !Arm Length !Handspan !40-yard dash !10-yard split !20-yard shuttle !Three-cone drill !Vertical Jump !Broad jump !Bench Press
6 ft 4 5/8 in \|258 lb \|32 1/2 in \|10 1/8 in \|4.82 s \|1.67 s \|4.35 s \|7.38 s \|29.5 in \|9 ft 8 in (115 in) \|28
colspan="11" \|All values from NFL Combine{{Cite web \|title=Arthur Lynch Draft and Combine Prospect Profile \|url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/arthur-lynch/32004c59-4e06-5058-eb50-2366f2586d68 \|access-date=January 27, 2023 \|website=NFL.com \|language=en-US \|archive-date=January 27, 2023 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127025942/https://www.nfl.com/prospects/arthur-lynch/32004c59-4e06-5058-eb50-2366f2586d68 \|url-status=live }}{{Cite web \|title=Arthur Lynch Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College \|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LyncAr00.htm \|access-date=January 27, 2023 \|website=Pro Football Reference \|language=en \|archive-date=January 27, 2023 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127025942/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LyncAr00.htm \|url-status=live }}{{Cite web \|title=2014 NFL Combine Results: Tight Ends \|url=https://steelersdepot.com/2014-nfl-combine-results-tight-ends/ \|access-date=January 27, 2023 \|website=Steelers Depot \|language=en-US \|archive-date=September 27, 2023 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230927000224/https://steelersdepot.com/2014-nfl-combine-results-tight-ends/ \|url-status=live }}{{Cite web \|title=Arthur Lynch {{!}} Combine Results {{!}} TE - Georgia \|url=https://nflcombineresults.com/playerpage.php?i=21069 \|access-date=January 27, 2023 \|language=en-US \|archive-date=January 27, 2023 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127025952/https://nflcombineresults.com/playerpage.php?i=21069 \|url-status=live }}

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|+Pre-Draft Measurable's

!Height

!Weight

!Arm Length

!Handspan

!10-yard split

6 ft 4 5/8 in

|258 lb

|32 1/2 in

|10 1/8 in

|4.82 s

|1.67 s

|4.35 s

|7.38 s

|29.5 in

|9 ft 8 in

(115 in)

|28

colspan="11" |All values from NFL Combine{{Cite web |title=Arthur Lynch Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/arthur-lynch/32004c59-4e06-5058-eb50-2366f2586d68 |access-date=January 27, 2023 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US |archive-date=January 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127025942/https://www.nfl.com/prospects/arthur-lynch/32004c59-4e06-5058-eb50-2366f2586d68 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Arthur Lynch Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LyncAr00.htm |access-date=January 27, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127025942/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LyncAr00.htm |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=2014 NFL Combine Results: Tight Ends |url=https://steelersdepot.com/2014-nfl-combine-results-tight-ends/ |access-date=January 27, 2023 |website=Steelers Depot |language=en-US |archive-date=September 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230927000224/https://steelersdepot.com/2014-nfl-combine-results-tight-ends/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Arthur Lynch {{!}} Combine Results {{!}} TE - Georgia |url=https://nflcombineresults.com/playerpage.php?i=21069 |access-date=January 27, 2023 |language=en-US |archive-date=January 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127025952/https://nflcombineresults.com/playerpage.php?i=21069 |url-status=live }}

=Miami Dolphins=

In the 2014 NFL draft, Lynch was chosen in fifth round as the 155th overall pick by the Miami Dolphins.{{Cite web |title=2014 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2014/draft.htm |access-date=May 15, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=September 21, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180921123401/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2014/draft.htm |url-status=live }} He signed his rookie contract on May 22, 2014.{{Cite web |last=PlexusGroupe |date=May 22, 2014 |title=Dolphins sign fifth-round pick Arthur Lynch |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/05/22/dolphins-sign-fifth-round-pick-arthur-lynch/ |access-date=June 8, 2023 |website=ProFootballTalk |language=en-US |archive-date=June 11, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230611131216/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/05/22/dolphins-sign-fifth-round-pick-arthur-lynch/ |url-status=live }} Shortly after the draft, Lynch suffered a non-contact injury during the team's voluntary workout, which led to him being placed on injured reserve on August 26, 2014, due to a partial fracture of the L4/L5 Lumbar Spine.{{Cite web |last=Comey |first=Jonathan |title=Arthur Lynch placed on injured reserve by Dolphins, won't play in 2014 |url=https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/sports/2014/08/27/arthur-lynch-placed-on-injured/36220275007/ |access-date=May 9, 2023 |website=New Bedford Standard-Times |language=en-US |archive-date=May 9, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230509140758/https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/sports/2014/08/27/arthur-lynch-placed-on-injured/36220275007/ |url-status=live }}

During his time with the Dolphins, Lynch was coached by Dan Campbell, who is currently the head coach of the Detroit Lions.

Lynch was one of two rookies selected to participate in the NFL Business Management & Entrepreneurial Program (BM&E){{Cite web |title=Arthur Lynch |url=https://arthurlynch.us/ |access-date=May 14, 2023 |language=en-US |archive-date=May 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230507022534/https://arthurlynch.us/ |url-status=live }} offered through the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.{{Cite web |title=Josh Martin One of 32 NFL Players to Participate in Business Management and Entrepreneurial Program |url=https://www.chiefs.com/news/josh-martin-one-of-32-nfl-players-to-participate-in-business-managment--15102169 |access-date=May 2, 2023 |website=Kansas City Chiefs |language=en-US |archive-date=May 2, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230502195111/https://www.chiefs.com/news/josh-martin-one-of-32-nfl-players-to-participate-in-business-managment--15102169 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Arthur Lynch |url=https://arthurlynch.us/ |access-date=May 6, 2023 |language=en-US |archive-date=May 6, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230506103055/https://arthurlynch.us/ |url-status=live }}

On August 17, 2015, he was waived by the Dolphins following the first pre-season game of the 2015 season.{{Cite web |date=August 18, 2015 |title=Miami Herald |url=https://account.miamiherald.com/paywall/subscriber-only?resume=31306760&intcid=ab_archive |url-status=live |access-date=May 6, 2023 |archive-date=September 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230927000230/https://account.miamiherald.com/paywall/subscriber-only?resume=31306760&intcid=ab_archive }}{{Cite web |last=Nogle |first=Kevin |date=August 17, 2015 |title=Dolphins waive Lynch, Sign Browning, Davidson |url=https://www.thephinsider.com/2015/8/17/9165087/dolphins-waive-arthur-lynch-chris-martin-sign-james-davidson-bryant |access-date=May 6, 2023 |website=The Phinsider |language=en |archive-date=May 6, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230506131917/https://www.thephinsider.com/2015/8/17/9165087/dolphins-waive-arthur-lynch-chris-martin-sign-james-davidson-bryant |url-status=live }}

=New York Jets=

Lynch was claimed off waivers by the New York Jets on August 19, 2015.{{cite web |title=Jets Acquire TE Arthur Lynch on Waivers |url=http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-9/Jets-Acquire-TE-Arthur-Lynch-on-Waivers/59cacd04-a78b-4b7f-89c8-d9216f1b734c |publisher=New York Jets |author=Lange, Randy |date=August 18, 2015 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150819164248/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-9/Jets-Acquire-TE-Arthur-Lynch-on-Waivers/59cacd04-a78b-4b7f-89c8-d9216f1b734c |archivedate=August 19, 2015 |accessdate=August 19, 2015 |url-status=dead }} On September 5, 2015, he was waived.

=Denver Broncos=

On September 7, 2015, Lynch signed a contract with the Denver Broncos as a member of their practice squad.{{Cite web|title = Kapri Bibbs among four added to the practice squad|url = http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Kapri-Bibbs-among-four-added-to-the-practice-squad/9e8dc3e6-525d-4819-bc11-0feb42da97b8|website = www.denverbroncos.com|accessdate = December 9, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151130134159/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Kapri-Bibbs-among-four-added-to-the-practice-squad/9e8dc3e6-525d-4819-bc11-0feb42da97b8|archive-date = November 30, 2015|url-status = dead}} On December 1, 2015, he was released.{{Cite web|title = Broncos sign S Josh Bush, waive TE Richard Gordon, release TE Arthur Lynch|url = http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-sign-S-Josh-Bush-waive-TE-Richard-Gordon-release-TE-Arthur-Lynch/0549116b-f9eb-4546-bf58-15d0d49ccc09|website = www.denverbroncos.com|accessdate = December 9, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160304113724/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-sign-S-Josh-Bush-waive-TE-Richard-Gordon-release-TE-Arthur-Lynch/0549116b-f9eb-4546-bf58-15d0d49ccc09|archive-date = March 4, 2016|url-status = dead}}{{Cite web |title=Dartmouth graduate Arthur Lynch added to Denver Broncos' practice squad |url=https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2015/09/07/dartmouth-graduate-arthur-lynch-added/33576060007/ |access-date=May 9, 2023 |website=New Bedford Standard-Times |language=en-US |archive-date=May 9, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230509140759/https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2015/09/07/dartmouth-graduate-arthur-lynch-added/33576060007/ |url-status=live }}

=Atlanta Falcons=

On July 27, 2016, Lynch was signed by the Atlanta Falcons.{{Cite web|url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/godfrey-retires-falcons-sign-two-players-17360615|title=Godfrey Retires, Falcons Sign Two Players|website=www.atlantafalcons.com|access-date=June 7, 2023|archive-date=June 7, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230607003520/https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/godfrey-retires-falcons-sign-two-players-17360615|url-status=live}}{{Cite web |last=Kurie |first=Brendan |title=Dartmouth's Lynch signs with Falcons |url=https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2016/07/27/dartmouth-s-lynch-signs-with/27413329007/ |access-date=May 9, 2023 |website=New Bedford Standard-Times |language=en-US |archive-date=May 20, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220520130902/https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2016/07/27/dartmouth-s-lynch-signs-with/27413329007/ |url-status=live }} On August 27, 2016, Lynch was waived by the Falcons.{{cite web|title=Falcons Trim Roster to 75 Players|url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-trim-roster-to-75-players-17569470|website=AtlantaFalcons.com|date=August 27, 2016|access-date=November 28, 2018|archive-date=November 28, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181128075223/https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-trim-roster-to-75-players-17569470|url-status=live}}{{Cite web |last=Stites |first=Adam |date=August 27, 2016 |title=Tracking NFL roster cuts for the 75-man deadline |url=https://www.sbnation.com/2016/8/27/12642702/tracking-2016-nfl-roster-cuts-75-man-deadline |access-date=May 6, 2023 |website=SBNation.com |language=en |archive-date=May 6, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230506131923/https://www.sbnation.com/2016/8/27/12642702/tracking-2016-nfl-roster-cuts-75-man-deadline |url-status=live }}

= Retirement =

In October 2016, Lynch underwent a discectomy procedure to remove a portion of an intervertebral disc. Complications arose when fluid started leaking from the surgical wound shortly after the surgery. As a result, he was rushed to St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, Massachusetts, where emergency surgery was performed to remove the infected tissue. The severity of the infection required Lynch to stay in the hospital for 6 days. To address the lingering Strep Virus infection, a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line was attached through his armpit prior to his discharge. Following a six-month period of antibiotics and rehabilitation, Lynch made the decision to retire from football.{{Cite web |last=Writer |first=Tommy Boyd {{!}} Staff |title=Arthur Lynch overcomes injury, rejection to fulfill dream of joining the military |url=https://www.redandblack.com/sports/football/arthur-lynch-overcomes-injury-rejection-to-fulfill-dream-of-joining-the-military/article_bfb47bb8-a667-11e8-8358-17e37d322553.html |access-date=January 27, 2023 |website=The Red and Black |date=August 23, 2018 |language=en |archive-date=January 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127025943/https://www.redandblack.com/sports/football/arthur-lynch-overcomes-injury-rejection-to-fulfill-dream-of-joining-the-military/article_bfb47bb8-a667-11e8-8358-17e37d322553.html |url-status=live }}

Personal life

Lynch was originally named Arthur Charles Fontaine II, named after his great-grandfather on his father's side. After his father left the family when he was 14 years old,{{Cite web |title=The Throwback: In His Own Words |url=https://247sports.com/college/georgia/article/the-throwback-in-his-own-words-105120758/ |access-date=2024-11-22 |website=247Sports |language=en}} Lynch began using the name Lynch-Fontaine, and legally changed his name to Arthur Charles Lynch on his 18th birthday.{{Cite web |date=May 11, 2014 |title=Dartmouth's Lynch drafted by Miami Dolphins |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/boston/high-school/post/_/id/31967/dartmouths-lynch-drafted-by-miami-dolphins |access-date=May 17, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |archive-date=May 17, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230517142325/https://www.espn.com/blog/boston/high-school/post/_/id/31967/dartmouths-lynch-drafted-by-miami-dolphins |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=A Momma's Boy |url=https://247sports.com/college/georgia/Article/A-Mommas-Boy-104798071/ |access-date=January 27, 2023 |website=Dawgs247 |language=en-US |archive-date=September 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230927000226/https://247sports.com/college/georgia/Article/A-Mommas-Boy-104798071/ |url-status=live }} He was raised by his mother, and is the youngest of four children and the only boy. Two of his sisters competed in track and field at the collegiate level.{{Cite web |last=WOLK |first=BENJAMIN |date=October 17, 2012 |title=Commanding respect, Georgia tight end Lynch builds opportunities |url=https://www.redandblack.com/sports/commanding-respect-georgia-tight-end-lynch-builds-opportunities/article_b4ea9c1c-1851-11e2-9e78-0019bb30f31a.html |access-date=June 19, 2023 |website=The Red and Black |language=en |archive-date=June 19, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230619103544/https://www.redandblack.com/sports/commanding-respect-georgia-tight-end-lynch-builds-opportunities/article_b4ea9c1c-1851-11e2-9e78-0019bb30f31a.html |url-status=live }}

In 2018, Lynch was accepted into the United States Army Officer Candidate School. He had previously been medically rejected from the US Army and US Marine Corps, and received letters of support from Senator Elizabeth Warren and Congressman Bill Keating.{{Cite web |title=@alynch1788 |url=https://twitter.com/alynch1788/status/1030440489177296896 |access-date=June 11, 2023 |website=Twitter |language=en |archive-date=June 11, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230611131557/https://twitter.com/alynch1788/status/1030440489177296896 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Dartmouth's Arthur Lynch discusses playing with Super Bowl LIII's opponents David Andrews and Todd Gurley |url=https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2019/02/04/dartmouth-s-arthur-lynch-discusses/6122528007/ |access-date=July 4, 2023 |website=New Bedford Standard-Times |language=en-US |archive-date=July 4, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230704115810/https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2019/02/04/dartmouth-s-arthur-lynch-discusses/6122528007/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Arthur Lynch's Passion to Serve |url=http://www.southernpigskin.com/sec/arthur-lynchs-passion-to-serve |access-date=January 27, 2023 |website=www.southernpigskin.com |archive-date=January 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127025943/http://www.southernpigskin.com/sec/arthur-lynchs-passion-to-serve |url-status=dead }}{{Cite web |title=U.S. Army member has ties to Patriots, Rams |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/u-army-member-ties-patriots-234021381.html |access-date=May 9, 2023 |website=Yahoo Sports |date=February 3, 2019 |language=en-US |archive-date=May 9, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230509132231/https://sports.yahoo.com/u-army-member-ties-patriots-234021381.html |url-status=live }}{{Cite news |last=undefined |title=Former Georgia tight end accepted to United States Army Officer Candidacy School |language=English |work=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution |url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/former-georgia-tight-end-accepted-united-states-army-officer-candidacy-school/7VEcAVmkTpL9rp8ZHVLm2J/ |access-date=June 5, 2023 |issn=1539-7459 |archive-date=June 5, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230605001415/https://www.ajc.com/sports/former-georgia-tight-end-accepted-united-states-army-officer-candidacy-school/7VEcAVmkTpL9rp8ZHVLm2J/ |url-status=live }} He completed training and commissioned in 2019, and chose to branch infantry.{{Cite web |title=Former Bulldog Arthur Lynch explains his incredible journey from football field to the military |url=https://www.dawgnation.com/football/arthur-lynch-georgia-football-military/ |access-date=March 14, 2023 |website=DawgNation |date=December 13, 2018 |language=English |archive-date=March 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314205426/https://www.dawgnation.com/football/arthur-lynch-georgia-football-military/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Writer |first=Tommy Boyd {{!}} Staff |title=Arthur Lynch overcomes injury, rejection to fulfill dream of joining the military |url=https://www.redandblack.com/sports/football/arthur-lynch-overcomes-injury-rejection-to-fulfill-dream-of-joining-the-military/article_bfb47bb8-a667-11e8-8358-17e37d322553.html |access-date=March 14, 2023 |website=The Red and Black |date=August 23, 2018 |language=en |archive-date=January 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127025949/https://www.redandblack.com/sports/football/arthur-lynch-overcomes-injury-rejection-to-fulfill-dream-of-joining-the-military/article_bfb47bb8-a667-11e8-8358-17e37d322553.html |url-status=live }}

In 2021, he participated in the New York City Marathon, representing the charitable organization Haymakers for Hope an organization dedicated to fighting cancer.{{Cite web |title=Arthur Lynch {{!}} Haymakers for Hope |url=https://haymakersforhope.org/event/new-york-city/2021/2021-tcs-new-york-city-marathon/arthur-lynch |access-date=February 1, 2023 |website=haymakersforhope.org |archive-date=February 1, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230201134250/https://haymakersforhope.org/event/new-york-city/2021/2021-tcs-new-york-city-marathon/arthur-lynch |url-status=live }}

In March 2022, Lynch was arrested in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and charged with two counts of felony sexual battery.{{cite web

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| title = Former Georgia tight end Arthur Lynch facing felony sexual battery charges in Tennessee

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| date = March 31, 2022

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}} In January 2023, those charges were dropped, and his record was expunged following a deferment program for misdemeanor assault.{{cite web

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| first = Marc

| title = Former Georgia football tight end Arthur Lynch's case resolved in Tennessee court

| publisher = Athens Banner-Herald

| date = January 13, 2023

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References

External links

[https://arthurlynch.us/ Official website]
[https://www.facebook.com/arthurlynch88 Arthur Lynch] on Facebook
[https://www.facebook.com/ArthurCLynch Arthur Lynch (Personal)] on Facebook
[https://www.instagram.com/alynch1788/ Arthur Lynch] on Instagram
[https://twitter.com/alynch1788 Arthur Lynch] on Twitter
[https://www.linkedin.com/in/arthurclynch/ Arthur Lynch] on LinkedIn
[https://web.archive.org/web/20131103214847/http://www.georgiadogs.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/arthur_lynch_647667.html Georgia Bulldogs bio]

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