Kay'Ron Lynch-Adams

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Kay'Ron Lynch-Adams
No. 34 – Carolina Panthers
Position: Running back
Personal information
Born: (2000-04-01) April 1, 2000 (age 25)
Warren, Ohio, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school: Warren G. Harding (Warren, Ohio)
College: Rutgers (2019–2020)
UMass (2021–2023)
Michigan State (2024)
NFL draft: 2025: undrafted
Career history
Roster status:Active

Kay'Ron Lynch-Adams (born April 1, 2000) is an American professional football running back for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, UMass Minutemen, and Michigan State Spartans.

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Early life and high school

Lynch-Adams attended Warren G. Harding High School in Warren, Ohio. He was rated as a three-star recruit and committed to play college football for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. [1]

College career

Rutgers

In two years with the Scarlet Knights in 2019 and 2020, Lynch-Adams totaled 320 yards and two touchdowns on 83 carries and brought in six receptions for 120 yards and a touchdown. [2] After the 2020 season, he entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal. [2]

UMass

Lynch-Adams transferred to play for the UMass Minutemen. [3] In his first two seasons with UMass in 2021 and 2022, he rushed 123 times for 411 yards and two touchdowns in 18 games. [4] In 2023, Lynch-Adams rushed 236 attempts for 1,157 yards and 12 touchdowns. [5] After the season, he entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal once again. [6]

Michigan State

Lynch-Adams transferred to play for the Michigan State Spartans. [5] In his team debut he rushed for 101 yards and a touchdown on nine carries in a season-opening win over FAU. [7]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 9 in
(1.75 m)		205 lb
(93 kg)		30 in
(0.76 m)		8+1⁄4 in
(0.21 m)		4.61 s1.61 s2.69 s4.55 s7.43 s32 in
(0.81 m)		9 ft 5 in
(2.87 m)		17 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [8]

On May 8, 2025, Lynch-Adams signed with the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent after going unselected in the 2025 NFL draft. [9]

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. 1 2 Kratch, James (January 5, 2021). "Rutgers RB Kay'Ron Adams enters NCAA transfer portal". NJ.com. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  3. ↑ Londergan, Joe (April 24, 2024). "Michigan State Lands UMass Centerpiece Kay'Ron Lynch-Adams From Transfer Portal". G5 Football Daily on SI. SI.com. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Kay'ron Adams". Sports Reference. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  5. 1 2 Solari, Chris. "Michigan State football adds transfer RB Kay'Ron Lynch-Adams who played at UMass, Rutgers". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  6. ↑ Nakos, Pete (March 28, 2024). "UMass running back Kay'Ron Lynch-Adams plans to enter transfer portal". On3.com. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  7. ↑ Champion, Aidan. "Everything Michigan State RB Kay'Ron Lynch-Adams Said Following Week 1 Victory". Michigan State Spartans on SI. SI.com. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Luke Kay'Ron Lynch-Adams Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved May 9, 2025.
  9. ↑ Hill, Kassidy. "Panthers sign 6 draft picks, 19 undrafted free agents ahead of rookie minicamp". Panthers.com. Retrieved May 9, 2025.
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