University of Memphis quarterback Paxton Lynch, who established new school records for passing yards and passing touchdowns in 2015 and helped lead the Tigers to 19 wins in the last two seasons, declared himself for the NFL Draft on Thursday.
With his family at his side, Lynch addressed members of the media during a press conference held at the Billy J. Murphy Athletic Complex on the University's Park Avenue Campus. A wall of NFL helmets and graphics of Memphis football greats who have gone on to stellar professional careers served as a backdrop.
"First, I would like to thank God for giving me this opportunity to come play college football and bless me with this athletic ability that He has given me, because without Him, honestly I wouldn't even be here and have this opportunity," Lynch said.