What happened to Jordan Lynch? NFL, CFB fans ask question after Diego Pavia's draft saga

TL;DR

Jordan Lynch's name resurfaced among college football fans after Diego Pavia went undrafted in the NFL Draft. Pavia, a Heisman finalist, signed a rookie minicamp contract with the Baltimore Ravens.

Key points

Jordan Lynch's name came up among college football fans.
Diego Pavia went undrafted after being a Heisman finalist.
Pavia signed a rookie minicamp contract with the Baltimore Ravens.

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Jordan Lynch's name came to the mind of many intense college football fans over the weekend.

Diego Pavia slid out of the NFL Draft, going undrafted after being a Heisman finalist for Vanderbilt. He only was able to nab a rookie minicamp contract with the Baltimore Ravens.

It reminded some of the Northern Illinois QB Lynch, who himself had been a Heisman finalist.

And at least as far as the NFL is concerned, Pavia won't find a good precedent here.

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What happened to Jordan Lynch?

Lynch did get a brief chance in the NFL after his college career was over.

The Chicago Bears brought him aboard in the offseason, but he never made it near the regular season roster in 2014 -- they actually tried to make him a running back.

From there, he spent two seasons with the Edmonton Eskimos in the Canadian Football League before calling it a career.

Lynch transitioned into coaching, first joining the staff back at NIU and then becoming the head coach at Mount Carmel High School in Illinois. He has coached his team to five state championships.

He was also inducted to the College Football Hall of Fame in January.

Lynch was an astounding player who led NIU to consecutive 12-2 records in his final two college seasons.

Q&A

What happened to Jordan Lynch after his college football career?

After his college football career, Jordan Lynch's professional journey has not been as prominent, leading to questions about his current status.

Why did Diego Pavia go undrafted in the NFL Draft?

Diego Pavia went undrafted despite being a Heisman finalist, which raised concerns about his prospects in the NFL.

What is the significance of being a Heisman finalist for NFL prospects?

Being a Heisman finalist often boosts a player's visibility and expectations in the NFL, but it does not guarantee being drafted.