University of Memphis quarterback Paxton Lynch has emerged as a top
pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. (Daily News/Andrew J. Breig)
Paxton Lynch has turned the University of Memphis program around this season and along the way has become the best quarterback in the country. At 6'7 and 245-pounds, NFL scouts are drooling over him and some believe that he's a franchise quarterback in the league. He has the arm, the running ability, the leadership skills, and he performs on the big stage. Against Ole Miss the country got an opportunity to see him dominate by passing for 384 yards and three touchdowns. After that game he received a lot of hype and media attention which could have meant a letdown in the next week against Tulsa. Lynch was unfazed by all of the attention. He had a career game against Tulsa on national television throwing for 447 yards with four touchdowns.
Still only a junior, Lynch will have to make a decision on whether or not to enter the 2016 NFL Draft. It should be a no brainer because his stock will not get any higher than it is now and he could possibly lose his head coach Justin Fuente to a bigger school. There is still a long season left to go and he just needs to continue to be who has been the entire season. If he can stay consistent and keep putting up the big numbers, Paxton Lynch will be walking across the stage next year to shake Roger Goodell's hand as a top pick in the draft.
SoSportz Athlete Buc Odie will play college basketball at Barclay College in Kansas. He attended North Lamar High School in Texas where he earned recognition as the 2012 District Newcomer of the Year, 2012 Defensive Player of the Year, Red River Valley Athlete of the Week, and 2013 First Team All-District. The coaches at Barclay are excited to have Buc a part of their program and feels that his motor and athleticism will allow him to guard anyone on the court. He can also put the ball in the basket averaging 17 points per game. We wish him much success as he continues his journey on the court and in the classroom. "Success Is Contagious"
SoSportz Athlete Chidozie Omile had a tough decision but he has decided to play basketball at Alabama State University. He's from Woodbridge, Virginia and played junior college basketball at Harford Community College where he averaged 21 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists per game. Chidozie is a shooting guard that can take over a game at will. He can take the ball to the basket and has range to shoot from anywhere on the court. He was 17th in the nation in points per game at the Division I Junior College level. He's ready for the challenge on the court and in the classroom at the next level! "Success Is Contagious"
SoSportz Athlete Shanice Ellison committed to Indiana University of Pennsylvania to run track. She attended Reading High School in Pennsylvania where she ran the 60m, 200m, 4X100m relay, long jump and high jump. She's excited about running track at the college level and will be working hard to make a name for herself once she steps on campus. We wish her the best on the track and in the classroom! "Success Is Contagious"
SoSportz Athlete Xavier Pittman has signed a scholarship to play football at Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) which is located in Waxahachie, Texas. He will be joining fellow SoSportz basketball player Tyrone Banks Jr. He attended Ryan High School in Denton, Texas where this season he finished with 10 tackles, 3 fumble recoveries, 1 forced fumble and downed 5 punts inside the 10 yard line. Xavier helped lead the Ryan Raiders to a 10-3 record and to the Class 5A State Quarterfinals. He's working to have that same type of success at the collegiate level. "Success Is Contagious"
SoSportz Athlete Kevin Shields Jr. signed a scholarship to play basketball at Western Oklahoma State College. He attended Ridgeway High School in Memphis, Tennessee where he averaged 11 points and 5 rebounds per game. He's a 6'4 shooting guard that can shoot the ball from the outside, he's aggressive to the lane, and plays tough defense. The WOSC staff is excited about what Kevin brings to the table as a complete basketball player! We wish him the best on the court and in the classroom. "Success Is Contagious"
SoSportz Athlete Tyrone Banks Jr. has signed a scholarship to play basketball at Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) which is located in Waxahachie, Texas. He attended Southwind High School in Memphis, Tennessee where he averaged 15 points and 8 assists per game. The coaching staff at SAGU is excited to have Tyrone a part of their program and believes he's going to be a special point guard and has a bright future. We wish Tyrone the best as he makes a name for himself at the college level! "Success Is Contagious"
