John Lynch (NFL)
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John Terrence Lynch (born September 25, 1971 in Hinsdale, Illinois) is a standout American football defensive back in the NFL who currently plays for the Denver Broncos. He was drafted out of Stanford University by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third round (82nd pick overall) of the 1993 NFL Draft. After many years with the Buccaneers, Lynch signed a free agent contract to join the Broncos prior to the 2004 season.
With over 1,000 tackles, Lynch is known throughout the NFL as a ferocious hitter, often punishing wide receivers who crossed the middle of the field trying to catch footballs. He once knocked out his brother-in-law, John Allred, at the time playing tight end for the Chicago Bears, with a helmet-to-helmet hit.
Lynch has developed the role of the Free Safety into one that plays run support well, but can also cover wide receivers. He remains a vocal leader on the football field.
In 2002, Lynch collected a Super Bowl ring in Super Bowl XXXVII in his hometown of San Diego, California. He was the first player to wear a microphone in the Super Bowl.
In 1992, Lynch, who was a two sport star in both baseball and football at Stanford, threw the first pitch ever for the Florida Marlins organization, for a minor league affiliate of the Marlins. His jersey is in the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Lynch attended Torrey Pines High School. His father John Lynch, Sr. owns San Diego's major sports radio station, the Mighty 1090 AM. Their mornings hosts include former Charger great, Billy Ray Smith.
Lynch is the Godfather to one of Kansas City Chiefs coach Herman Edwards's son.