Lynch transfers to NCAA’s Nevada Wolfpack (VIDEO)

Lost in the shuffle during NCAA National Signing Day Week was the news that Akeel Lynch has decided on the next destination where he will play his fifth and final year of eligibility.

On Wednesday,Brian Polian, Head Coach NCAA Division 1 Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) team, Nevada Wolfpack announced on Twitter that the 6’0, 215 pound running back from Toronto, Ontario has transfered over to the team:

Last month, Lynch announced via Twitter that he was moving on from NCAA Division 1 FBS team, Penn State Nittany Lions once he graduates this spring.

Akeel Lynch

The offensive standout just completed his fourth season with the Nittany Lions where he racked up 278 rushing yards on 54 carries and two touchdowns. Back in July, CanadaFootballChat.com reported that he is on the preseason radar for the Walter Doak Award, which is handed out the top running back in the nation.

In 2014, Lynch rushed for 678 yards on 678 yards on 147 carries averaging 4.6 yards per carry.  His longest carry was 47 yards and he also scored four touchdowns for the Nittany Lions. Moreover, Lynch amassed 69 yards on 10 receptions for an average of 6.9 yards per reception.

Akeel Lynch 2015

Previous to the Nittany Lions, the native of Toronto, Ontario enjoyed a successful football career with St.Francis Red Raiders (Buffalo, New York high school team).  During his time with the Red Raiders, Lynch was selected as New York Gatorade Player of the Year in 2011 and was also selected to the First Team All-Western New York squad.  The running back broke school records as he rushed for 2,131 yards on 213 carries and scored 25 touchdowns.

Among the teams Lynch has previously suited up in Canada has included St.Michael’s Kerry Blues of the Conference of Independent Schools Athletic Association (CISAA) and the Toronto Jr. Argos of the Ontario Football Conference (OFC).

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