Nate Lynn

Nate Lynn (born July 6, 2002) is an American professional football linebacker for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the William & Mary Tribe and was signed by the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent in 2024.

Early life Lynn was born on July 6, 2002. He grew up playing football and sometimes played against players several years older than him as he was "always big for his age". At age 11, he told his mother that he thought he "might not be tough enough to push back effectively against the older boys". He transferred to Zebulon B. Vance High School in North Carolina as a senior and was named all-conference after posting 61 tackles, 21 tackles-for-loss (TFLs) and 14 sacks while helping Vance to the state championship game. He was invited to the Blue–Grey All-American Bowl after the season. In the spring 2021 season, he played in three games and made seven tackles, a TFL and a pass breakup. He was named a first-team FCS All-American, first-team All-Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) and ranked ninth in voting for the Buck Buchanan Award for his performance. He concluded his collegiate career having made a school-record 12 forced fumbles, also placing second in team history with 28 sacks.

Detroit Lions After going unselected in the 2024 NFL draft, Lynn signed with the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent.

Tennessee Titans On November 10, 2025, Lynn was signed to the Tennessee Titans' practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with Tennessee on January 5, 2026.

On April 30, 2026, Lynn was waived by the Titans.

New York Jets On August 18, 2026, Lynn signed with the New York Jets.