Lynch Named To AFL All-Rookie Team
June 27, 2007 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
New Orleans VooDoo News Release
New Orleans VooDoo FB James Lynch was named to the Arena Football League's 2007 All-Rookie team, it was announced by the league today.
Lynch, (5-11, 276, Maryland) completed his first AFL season after spending parts of the 2003 and 2004 seasons in the NFL. Lynch was a steady contributor at the fullback position both in the running and passing game as well as in pass protection.
Lynch appeared in 13 games with 12 starts and rushed 26 times for 47 yards with five touchdowns. He led all AFL rookie fullbacks with five scores, proving to be a solid short yardage option. He was also a solid option in the passing game out of the backfield, recording nine receptions for 109 yards with one touchdown. In limited action on defense and special teams, Lynch made 7.5 tackles (seven solo). While his contributions as a pass protector did not show up in the stat sheet, Lynch played a crucial role in that capacity as the VooDoo set a franchise record with 4,880 total net yards.
Below is a list of the entire 2007 AFL All-Rookie Team:
POSITION PLAYER TEAM
Quarterback Brett Dietz Tampa Bay
Fullback James Lynch New Orleans
Center Will Rabatin Columbus
Offensive Lineman Phil Bogle Philadelphia
Offensive Lineman Martin Bibla Philadelphia
Wide Receiver Charles Frederick Kansas City
Wide Receiver Trandon Harvey Arizona
Wide Receiver Kenny Higgins Nashville
Defensive Lineman Bryan Save Philadelphia
Defensive Lineman John Nix New York
Defensive Lineman Rob Schroeder Austin
Mack Linebacker Lance Mitchell Orlando
Jack Linebacker Steve Watson San Jose
Defensive Back Bobby Keyes Dallas
Defensive Back Rayshun Reed Orlando
Defensive Back Keyou Craver Arizona
Kicker A.J. Haglund San Jose
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