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5
Games
792
Pass Yards
4
Pass TD
4
INT
55
Rush Yards
Draft Details
Paxton Lynch Career Stats
- Ranks 8th in the 2016 draft class in passing yards (792).
- Best statistical season: 2016 with DEN (497 passing yards).
Passing
| Season | Team | G | Cmp | Att | Yds | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | DEN | 3 | 49 | 83 | 497 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 | DEN | 2 | 30 | 45 | 295 | 2 | 3 |
| Career | 5 | 79 | 128 | 792 | 4 | 4 |
Rushing
| Season | Team | G | Car | Rush Yds | Rush TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | DEN | 3 | 11 | 25 | 0 |
| 2017 | DEN | 2 | 5 | 30 | 0 |
| Career | 5 | 16 | 55 | 0 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
Paxton Lynch is a former quarterback out of Memphis, selected by the Denver Broncos with the 26th overall pick (round 1) in the 2016 NFL Draft. He played 5 regular-season games from 2016 to 2017, with the Denver Broncos.
Season Statistics
NFL Combine Results
Height
6-7
Weight
244 lbs
40-Yard Dash
4.86s
Vertical Jump
36"
Broad Jump
118"
3-Cone Drill
7.14s
Shuttle
4.26s
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