Keon Lyn

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Keon Lyn
Personal information
Born: (1992-03-05) March 5, 1992 (age 31)
Miami, Florida
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school: Miramar (FL)
College: Syracuse
Position: Cornerback
Undrafted: 2014
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Career Arena statistics
Tackles:4
Sacks:0
Pass deflections:1
Interceptions:0
Forced fumbles:0
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  CFL.ca  ·  ArenaFan.com

Keondrick Louis Lyn (born March 5, 1992) is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football at Syracuse. Lyn signed with the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2014.

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Early life

Lyn attended Miramar High School, where he helped lead his high school football team to a state championship in his senior season in 2009. Lyn was named a 2009 Broward County All-Star. Lyn recorded 119 tackles and five interceptions including returning one for a touchdown in his senior season. Lyn also participated in track & field.

Professional career

Indianapolis Colts

In May 2014, Lyn signed with the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent following the 2014 NFL Draft. On June 16, 2014, Lyn was waived by the Colts.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

On April 16, 2015, Lyn signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League. [1]

Jacksonville Sharks

On July 16, 2015, Lyn signed with the Jacksonville Sharks of the Arena Football League. [2] [3] Lyn only played in one game with the Jacksonville Sharks.

New York Jets

On August 7, 2015, Lyn signed with the New York Jets. [4] [5]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Lyn signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on January 16, 2017. [6] He was released on May 10, 2018. [7]

BC Lions

Lyn signed with the BC Lions in September 2018. [8] He re-signed with the Lions on July 3, 2019. [8] He was released during final roster cuts on June 8, 2019, [9] and signed to the team's practice roster. He was released from the practice roster on July 23, 2019. [10]

Edmonton Eskimos

Lyn signed with the Edmonton Eskimos' practice roster on November 5, 2019. [11]

BC Lions (second stint)

Lyn re-signed with the BC Lions on January 14, 2020. [12] He was released on January 5, 2021. [13]

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References

  1. ↑ "Bombers add DB Keon Lyn". bluebombers.com. Archived from the original on April 23, 2015. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Keon Lyn Signs Deal With Jacksonville Sharks". cuse.com. Retrieved July 16, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Sharks add defensive back Keon Lyn". jaxsharks.com. Retrieved July 16, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Former Syracuse football CB Keon Lyn signed by New York Jets as free agent". syracuse.com. Retrieved August 7, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Antonio Allen done for season (torn Achilles), Jets sign cornerback Keon Lyn". nj.com. Retrieved August 7, 2015.
  6. ↑ "Tiger-Cats re-sign Vaughn and ink two more defensive backs". TiCats.ca. January 16, 2017. Retrieved January 6, 2021.
  7. ↑ "Tiger-Cats sign four receivers & announce other roster moves". TiCats.ca. May 10, 2018. Retrieved January 6, 2021.
  8. 1 2 Baker, Matt (July 3, 2019). "Lions bring back DB Keon Lyn". BCLions.com. Retrieved January 6, 2021.
  9. ↑ Baker, Matt (June 8, 2019). "BC Lions Transactions | June 8th". BCLions.com. Retrieved January 6, 2021.
  10. ↑ Cartmell, Jamie (July 23, 2019). "Lions add two to practice roster, including DB Crezdon Butler". BCLions.com. Retrieved January 6, 2021.
  11. ↑ "Eskimos transactions". Esks.com. November 5, 2019. Retrieved January 6, 2021.
  12. ↑ Baker, Matt (January 14, 2020). "Lions bring back DB Keon Lyn; add 3 more Americans". BCLions.com. Retrieved January 6, 2021.
  13. ↑ "2021 CFL Transactions". CFL.ca. Retrieved January 6, 2021.
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