John Lynch was drafted No. 82 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1993 NFL Draft out of Stanford. 224 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 88 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #82
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1993
- NFL games
- 224
- Years as starter
- 13
- Career AV
- 883rd at Stanford
- Pro Bowls
- 9
- All-Pro
- 2
The pick
How John Lynch came off the board in 1993.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Stanford
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
224 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 88 career approximate value
- Games played
- 224
- Seasons as a starter
- 13
- Career approximate value
- 883rd among Stanford picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 6776% of career value
- Final season
- 200714 years after the draft
- Accolades
- Hall of Fame · 2× All-Pro · 9× Pro Bowl
Around pick 82
Who came off the board on either side of John Lynch.
UTEP
Texas A&M-Kingsville
Middle Tennessee
Indiana
Stanford in the 1993 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Stanford
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
John Lynch in the 1993 NFL Draft
John Lynch is a Defensive back out of Stanford selected No. 82 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1993 NFL Draft. 224 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 88 career approximate value Stanford has produced 149 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was John Lynch drafted?
John Lynch was selected No. 82 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1993 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1993/john-lynch.
What college did John Lynch play for?
John Lynch played college football at Stanford in the ACC. See every Stanford draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/stanford-cardinal.
How did John Lynch's NFL career turn out?
224 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 88 career approximate value Accolades: Hall of Fame · 2× All-Pro · 9× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1993/john-lynch.