Cameron Lynch Feature
Cameron Lynch wants you to know that NFL players are people too. He will tell you that he’s “one of the nerdiest people you will know.” Dragon Ball Z and Naruto show up often in his television show playlist. Lynch’s admiration for the game of football does not control his life but provides him a powerful step towards his future in broadcast journalism.
At 5-feet 11-inches tall, Lynch is an undersized NFL linebacker. He is the shortest linebacker on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and tied for the shortest in the league. Lynch spends a lot of time in the weight room and “works hard every time there’s an opportunity.” He contributes mainly to special teams now, a position he says is “necessary but dangerous with 22 players running full-speed against one another.”
Lynch only plans to be in the NFL for five years. He already is eligible to retire and receive five years of post-retirement health insurance, but he will receive an extra credit every season he is on a team’s roster for at least three games.
As an intern for four different companies, Lynch does not want his NFL career to define his life. He has been working part-time at The Players’ Tribune since February, where he “identifies compelling stories for The Players’ Tribune and develops digital content.” He also held positions at the United Postal Service and the Athletic Coast Conference.
“The NFL gives me so many opportunities to connect with great speakers around the world,” Lynch explained, adding, “I’m out here getting this work in, meeting great leaders, women, and men.”
At the University of Southern California, Lynch attended a three-day NFL boot camp in March featuring new players and former football greats. His favorite part of the workshop was, “making this extra connection by teaching future leaders at USC.” He was excited to “get to work” right after the boot camp ends, saying he wants to create a sizzle tape for his broadcast work.
His work off the field does not detract from his training for next season. After a full day of coaching and attending workshops, Lynch drove an hour to Calabasas to work out for an hour and a half. Lynch said his training kept him busy throughout the week but gave him enough time to enjoy a night on the rooftop pool at The Standard Hotel in downtown Los Angeles.
Lynch is busy training for the NFL, but he still has time to relax, do yoga, and spend nights out with his friends. He will be at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 13, where he is excited to see “bae.”
Every experience for Lynch is an opportunity to “talk to people, build relationships, and challenge how people think.” As a professional athlete, Lynch has a tremendous level of access to NFL players, fans, and media executives. His power to form relationships will help him succeed in his plans to create a new sports media broadcast platform.
