Former Memphis QB Paxton Lynch could go as high as #20 to the New York Jets in the NFL Draft Thursday night. He might also land with Kansas City or Denver in the first round. Carson Wentz and Jared Goff will be the first two quarterbacks taken. Quite possibly #1 and #2 overall.
Lynch will be the third.
Paxton Lynch signed with Nike, and today his deal with the shoe company was announced, accompanied by this really awesome artist rendering.
In the background of the illustration is the iconic Memphis Pyramid located in downtown Memphis on the banks of the Mississippi River. The Tiger pays tribute to the University of Memphis.
Paxton Lynch exploded onto the scene this past season at the University of Memphis, which earned him first-team All-ACC honors and recognition as a Manning Award finalist. At six-feet, seven-inches and 244 pounds, Lynch displays an imposing yet agile presence in the pocket.
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