With departures at linebacker, redshirt freshman Jack Lynn looks to make an impact.
2012: Redshirted shared Defensive Work Team Player of the Year honors with Matt Garin.
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Lake Zurich High School ranked as a three-star prospect and as the No. 27 player in the state of Illinois by Rivals.com helped lead his team to three berths in the state semifinals and one berth in the state title game named Class 7A All-State by Illinois High School Football Coaches Association first-team all-state selection by the Champaign News-Gazette and Chicago Tribune named honorary captain of the Daily Herald Lake County all-area team four-year starter played wide receiver as well as linebacker recorded 93 tackles, including seven tackles-for-loss and 2.5 sacks in 2011 also recovered two fumbles, snagged one interception and forced one fumble in 2011 caught 13 passes for 271 yards and four touchdowns during senior campaign coached by Bryan Stortz.
PERSONAL: Jack Lynn was born August 6, 1993 son of Pat and Sandy Lynn.