Versatile NIU weapon making the WR transition
In the 2024 season, Justin Lynch showed his value as a Swiss-army-knife for Northern Illinois, appearing in all 13 games with 81 rushing yards on 18 carries and 14 receiving yards, while contributing on kickoff returns. He’s a 6-foot-1, 220-pound Chicago product who brings toughness, versatility, and a team-first mentality, and NIU’s move to list him at wide receiver for 2025 suggests they want his physicality in a more expanded role. If you want a player who can help in multiple ways and won’t complain about the dirty work, Lynch is your guy.
