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Baylor Football: 5 players to watch in 2017 spring game

By Matt Workman

Dec 27, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Baylor Bears quarterback Zach Smith (4) throws a pass in the second quarter against the Boise State Broncos during the Cactus Bowl at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 27, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Baylor Bears quarterback Zach Smith (4) throws a pass in the second quarter against the Boise State Broncos during the Cactus Bowl at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 12, 2016; Norman, OK, USA; Baylor Bears wide receiver Blake Lynch (2) runs with the ball during the second quarter against the Oklahoma Sooners at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Norman, OK, USA; Baylor Bears wide receiver Blake Lynch (2) runs with the ball during the second quarter against the Oklahoma Sooners at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

Baylor has had quite a history of productive Wide Recievers. From Kendall Wright to current NFL prospect KD Cannon, Baylor has cultivated the “#WRU” hashtag throughout the years.

Blake Lynch could be the next in that line of productive wide receivers. He had 34 receptions in 2016 for 404 yards and three touchdowns as a freshman. With the change of offensive scheme and coaching staff added to departure of Cannon and Ish Zamora, this could prove to be opportunity for Lynch to step up and be next in line for WRU.

Lynch has reportedly put on more weight from his 205 listed weight in 2016 and he also had upped his bench press in off-season program.

With Lynch’s increased weight and improvement of strength he could be used in multiple positions.  He could be lined up outside at WR or possibly be used as TE.  Rhule likes TE that can block and stretch the field as a pass option.

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