James Lynch
James Lynch is a defensive lineman for the Chicago Bears, wearing #97. James played college football at Baylor and was drafted in 2020 (round 4, pick 130). Listed at 6'4" and 295 lb.
James Lynch: facts
- Team
- Chicago Bears
- Position
- Defensive lineman (DL)
- Jersey number
- #97
- College
- Baylor
- Draft
- 2020, round 4, pick 130 (Minnesota Vikings)
- Born
- January 20, 1999 (age 27)
- Height
- 6'4"
- Weight
- 295 lb
- Rookie season
- 2020
Source: nflverse player records, the 2025 roster and the 2026 weekly rosters through week 4 (CC BY 4.0). See the other 2020 draft picks in our database.
James Lynch: career by team
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James is an NFL Grid answer for Vikings and Titans, Vikings and Bears, Titans and Bears.
Seasons on each roster from the nflverse roster files (CC BY 4.0); old team names are shown under today's franchise.
His 2025 Titans teammates: defensive linemen
- C.J. RavenellDL · #91 · Missouri Western
- Cam HorsleyDL · #68 · Boston College
- Jeffery SimmonsDL · #98 · Mississippi State
- Joe GazianoDL · #90 · Northwestern
- Sebastian Joseph-DayDL · #69 · Rutgers
- T'Vondre SweatDL · #93 · Texas
Also from Baylor
- Andrew BillingsDL · Cardinals
- Ben SimsTE · Vikings
- Blake LynchLB · Titans
- Grayland ArnoldDB · Falcons
- Jalen PitreDB · Texans
- Jon WeeksLS · 49ers
- Ross MatiscikLS · Jaguars
- Terrel BernardLB · Bills
Drafted near James in 2020
- Mykal WalkerRound 4, pick 119 · LB
- Charlie HeckRound 4, pick 126 · OL
- Gabe DavisRound 4, pick 128 · WR
- Troy DyeRound 4, pick 132 · LB
- Colby ParkinsonRound 4, pick 133 · TE
- Jaylinn HawkinsRound 4, pick 134 · DB
James Lynch: questions
What team does James Lynch play for?
James Lynch is on the Chicago Bears roster (NFC North) in the 2026 nflverse weekly rosters (through week 4), wearing jersey number 97. He was with the Tennessee Titans in 2025.
What position does James Lynch play?
Defensive lineman (DL), as recorded in the nflverse data.
Where did James Lynch go to college?
Baylor. 15 other players in our dataset came from the same school.
When was James Lynch drafted?
In 2020, round 4, pick 130, by the Minnesota Vikings.
How tall is James Lynch?
6'4" (76 inches), 295 lb.
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