Keon Lyn Explained

Keon Lyn
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:5 March 1992
Birth Place:Miami, Florida
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lbs:205
High School:Miramar (FL)
College:Syracuse
Undraftedyear:2014
Pastteams:
Aflstatlabel1:Tackles
Aflstatvalue1:4
Aflstatlabel2:Sacks
Aflstatvalue2:0
Aflstatlabel3:Pass deflections
Aflstatvalue3:1
Aflstatlabel4:Interceptions
Aflstatvalue4:0
Aflstatlabel5:Forced fumbles
Aflstatvalue5:0
Afl:Keon_Lyn-13393
Cfl:keon-lyn/160810/

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.

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]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bombers add DB Keon Lyn . bluebombers.com . April 16, 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150423094144/http://bluebombers.com/article/bombers-add-db-keon-lyn . April 23, 2015 .
  2. Web site: Keon Lyn Signs Deal With Jacksonville Sharks . cuse.com . July 16, 2015.
  3. Web site: Sharks add defensive back Keon Lyn . jaxsharks.com . July 16, 2015 .
  4. Web site: Former Syracuse football CB Keon Lyn signed by New York Jets as free agent . syracuse.com . August 7, 2015.
  5. Web site: Antonio Allen done for season (torn Achilles), Jets sign cornerback Keon Lyn . nj.com . August 7, 2015.
  6. News: Tiger-Cats re-sign Vaughn and ink two more defensive backs . TiCats.ca . January 16, 2017 . January 6, 2021.
  7. News: Tiger-Cats sign four receivers & announce other roster moves . TiCats.ca . May 10, 2018 . January 6, 2021.
  8. News: Baker, Matt . Lions bring back DB Keon Lyn . BCLions.com . July 3, 2019 . January 6, 2021.
  9. News: Baker, Matt . BC Lions Transactions June 8th . BCLions.com . June 8, 2019 . January 6, 2021.
  10. News: Cartmell, Jamie . Lions add two to practice roster, including DB Crezdon Butler . BCLions.com . July 23, 2019 . January 6, 2021.
  11. News: Eskimos transactions . Esks.com . November 5, 2019 . January 6, 2021.
  12. News: Baker, Matt . Lions bring back DB Keon Lyn; add 3 more Americans . BCLions.com . January 14, 2020 . January 6, 2021.
  13. Web site: 2021 CFL Transactions . CFL.ca . January 6, 2021.