Former Georgia Tight End Accepted to US Army Officer Candidacy School
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports on Arthur Lynch's acceptance to Army OCS after his NFL career, marking his transition from professional football to military service.
Curated press coverage, media features, and articles spanning Arthur's career from Dartmouth High School to the SEC, the NFL, the US Army, and Cornell.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports on Arthur Lynch's acceptance to Army OCS after his NFL career, marking his transition from professional football to military service.
UGA's student newspaper tells the story of Arthur's persistence through medical rejections and his path to the Army with help from Senator Warren and Congressman Keating.
DawgNation profiles Arthur's journey from the Georgia Bulldogs locker room to serving as a US Army infantry officer.
The New York Times covers Georgia's victory over South Carolina, featuring Arthur Lynch and the Bulldogs' offensive performance against the Gamecocks.
ESPN's scouting report on Arthur Lynch ahead of his selection by the Miami Dolphins in the 2014 NFL Draft.
Arthur's fundraising page for the 2021 New York City Marathon, running on behalf of Haymakers for Hope to raise funds for cancer research.
A comprehensive archive of articles and media coverage about Arthur Lynch, organized by career chapter.
A standout at Dartmouth High School in Massachusetts, Arthur was the first player from his school selected for an All-America game and the first Massachusetts player to participate in the Under Armour All-America Game.
At the University of Georgia, Arthur was a four-year letterman, All-SEC First Team selection, and offensive team captain during his senior season. He led all SEC tight ends in catches, receiving yards, and touchdowns in 2013. These articles chronicle his standout Bulldogs career.
Arthur Lynch was selected in the fifth round of the 2014 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins, becoming the 155th overall pick. The following coverage documents his pre-draft process, Senior Bowl performance, and NFL Combine results.
Arthur Lynch was selected in the fifth round of the 2014 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins, becoming the 155th overall pick. He went on to play for the New York Jets, Denver Broncos, and Atlanta Falcons before injuries cut his career short. The following coverage documents his professional football journey.
After being rejected four times due to his injury history, Arthur persevered with advocacy from Senator Elizabeth Warren and Congressman Bill Keating to earn acceptance into U.S. Army Officer Candidate School, where he was commissioned as an Infantry officer in 2019. His decision to serve was rooted in a deep belief in national service and a desire to honor his grandfather's two older brothers, both of whom were killed in action during World War II.
Beyond the field and the military, Arthur's story is rooted in family, community, and the town of Dartmouth, Massachusetts that shaped him. In a tribute to the two people who influenced him most, Arthur changed his last name from Fontaine to Lynch — honoring both his mother and his grandfather, whose family's sacrifice in World War II would later inspire his own call to serve.
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