Kay'Ron Lynch-Adams

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Kay'Ron Lynch-Adams
Michigan State Spartans–No. 15
Position Running back
ClassSixth Year
Personal information
Born: Warren, Ohio, U.S.
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight215 lb (98 kg)
Career history
College
High school Warren G. Harding (Warren, Ohio)

Kay'Ron Lynch-Adams is an American football running back for the Michigan State Spartans. He previously played for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and for the UMass Minutemen.

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Early life and high school

Lynch-Adams attended Warren G. Harding High School located in Warren, Ohio. Coming out of high school, Lynch-Adams was rated as a three-star recruit, where he committed to play college football for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. [1] [2]

College career

Rutgers

During Lynch-Adam's two year career with the Scarlet Knights in 2019 and 2020, he totaled 320 yards and two touchdowns on 83 carries, while also bringing in six receptions for 120 yards and a touchdown. [3] [4] After the conclusion of the 2020 season, Lynch-Adams decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal. [5] [6]

UMass

Lynch-Adams decided to transfer to play for the UMass Minutemen. [7] [8] In Lynch-Adam's first two seasons with UMass in 2021 and 2022, he rushed 123 times for 411 yards and two touchdowns in 18 total games. [9] [10] During the 2023 season, Lynch-Adams rushed 236 attempts for 1,157 yards and 12 touchdowns. [11] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Lynch-Adams decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal once again. [12] [13]

Michigan State

Lynch-Adams decided to transfer to play for the Michigan State Spartans. [14] [15] In Lynch-Adam's first game with Michigan State he rushed for 101 yards and a touchdown on nine carries, as he helped the Spartans to a season-opening win over FAU. [16]

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References

  1. ↑ Hunt, Todderick (September 5, 2018). "Ohio 3-star RB Kay'Ron Adams commits to Rutgers during Ohio State week". NJ.com. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  2. ↑ O'Leary, Richie (September 4, 2018). "Ohio RB Kay'Ron Adams Commits To Rutgers". Rivals.com. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  3. ↑ Lounsberry, Matthew (April 24, 2024). "NEW: Michigan State Adds Running Back To 2024 Roster". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  4. ↑ Kratch, James (November 2020). "Will Kay'ron Adams' spark turn into bigger role in Rutgers offense?". NJ.com. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  5. ↑ Champion, Aidan (August 9, 2024). "Michigan State transfer RB Kay'Ron Lynch-Adams from fall camp". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
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  10. ↑ "Transfer RB Kay'ron Lynch-Adams takes off in first game with Michigan State". The Detroit News. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  11. ↑ France, Michael (August 10, 2024). "Spartan RB Underwent Long Path to Green and White". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
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