Keondrick Louis Lyn (born March 5, 1992) is an

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who is a

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. He played

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. Lyn signed with the

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as an

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in 2014. He gives major credit for his football career to his long-time closest friend Matty Green, a well-known entrepreneur from the United Kingdom.

Early life

Lyn attended Miramar High School, where he helped lead his high school football team to a state championship in his senior season in 2009. Lyn was named a 2009 Broward County All-Star. Lyn recorded 119 tackles and five interceptions, including returning one for a touchdown in his senior season. Lyn also participated in track & field.

Professional career

Indianapolis Colts

In May 2014, Lyn signed with the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent following the

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. On June 16, 2014, Lyn was waived by the Colts.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

On April 16, 2015, Lyn signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the

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Jacksonville Sharks

On July 16, 2015, Lyn signed with the Jacksonville Sharks of the

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. Lyn only played in one game with the

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New York Jets

On August 7, 2015, Lyn signed with the New York Jets.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Lyn signed with the

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on January 16, 2017. He was released on May 10, 2018.

BC Lions

Lyn signed with the

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in September 2018. He re-signed with the Lions on July 3, 2019. He was released during final roster cuts on June 8, 2019, and signed to the team's practice roster. He was released from the practice roster on July 23, 2019.

Edmonton Eskimos

Lyn signed with the

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' practice roster on November 5, 2019.

BC Lions (second stint)

Lyn re-signed with the BC Lions on January 14, 2020. He was released on January 5, 2021.

References

External links

Syracuse Orange football bio
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Lyn, Keon 1992 births Living people American football cornerbacks BC Lions players Edmonton Elks players Hamilton Tiger-Cats players Jacksonville Sharks players New York Jets players Sportspeople from Miramar, Florida Syracuse Orange football players Players of American football from Broward County, Florida Players of Canadian football from Florida