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.
| Michigan State Spartans – No. 15 | |
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| Position | Running back |
| Class | Sixth Year |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | Warren, Ohio, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College |
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| High school | Warren G. Harding (Warren, Ohio) |
Early life and high school
editLynch-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
editRutgers
editDuring 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
editLynch-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
editLynch-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]
References
edit- ^ Hunt, Todderick (5 September 2018). "Ohio 3-star RB Kay'Ron Adams commits to Rutgers during Ohio State week". NJ.com. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ O'Leary, Richie (4 September 2018). "Ohio RB Kay'Ron Adams Commits To Rutgers". Rivals.com. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ Lounsberry, Matthew (24 April 2024). "NEW: Michigan State Adds Running Back To 2024 Roster". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ Kratch, James (November 2020). "Will Kay'ron Adams' spark turn into bigger role in Rutgers offense?". NJ.com. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ Champion, Aidan (9 August 2024). "Michigan State transfer RB Kay'Ron Lynch-Adams from fall camp". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ Kratch, James (5 January 2021). "Rutgers RB Kay'Ron Adams enters NCAA transfer portal". NJ.com. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ Londergan, Joe (24 April 2024). "Michigan State Lands UMass Centerpiece Kay'Ron Lynch-Adams From Transfer Portal". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ Trezevant, Ezekiel (13 August 2024). "MSU RB Kay'Ron Lynch-Adams Grateful to be Back in the Big Ten". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ "Kay'ron Adams". Sports Reference. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ "Transfer RB Kay'ron Lynch-Adams takes off in first game with Michigan State". The Detroit News. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ France, Michael (10 August 2024). "Spartan RB Underwent Long Path to Green and White". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ Pignatello, Connor (28 March 2024). "UMass' leading rusher Kay'Ron Lynch-Adams re-enters transfer portal". Daily Hampshire Gazette. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ Nakos, Pete (28 March 2024). "UMass running back Kay'Ron Lynch-Adams plans to enter transfer portal". On3.com. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ Solari, Chris. "Michigan State football adds transfer RB Kay'Ron Lynch-Adams who played at UMass, Rutgers". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ Wenzel, Matt (24 April 2024). "Michigan State lands transfer commitment from veteran 1,000-yard rusher". MLive.com. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ Champion, Aidan. "Everything Michigan State RB Kay'Ron Lynch-Adams Said Following Week 1 Victory". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 31 August 2024.