James Lynch Chicago Bears · #97
James Lynch is a Defensive Tackle for the Chicago Bears, drafted 130th overall, 2020. In 2026 he recorded 11 tackles.
James Lynch — the report card
Read his whole game at a glance, then dive into any skill. Grades are percentiles vs every active player at his position.
Where James Lynch stands
Live ladders from the Balladex models, and what he's chasing. Rankings recompute nightly from real production, accolades, and search demand.
James Lynch — every number, three levels deep
Headline → metric → the raw history behind it. Real career data; tracking-only metrics labeled.
How the model sees James Lynch
Projection = recency-weighted per-season production, nudged along a position aging curve, banded by his year-to-year volatility. No black box — every number shows its work.
James Lynch career stats, season by season
| Season | G | Tkl | Sack | FF | PD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 13 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 15 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 17 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 17 | 25 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 in progress · 3 games | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 74 | 109 | 3.5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
The Lab
Every number, live and interactive. Real career data; models labeled.
Are the Chicago Bears built to win?
Team projection rolled up from the roster + last-season baselines — and what it means for his role.
The Ballad of James Lynch
Birth to now — the making of a legend, narrated and scored.
The beginning
James Lynch is a Defensive Tackle for the Chicago Bears, in his 7th NFL season.
Turning pro
Drafted 130th overall, 2020 as a Defensive Tackle.
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James Lynch is a Chicago Bears defensive tackle, drafted 130th overall, 2020.
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Across 6 seasons (2020–2026) he has recorded 109 tackles, 4 sacks and 0 interceptions.
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Most recently he posted 11 tackles, 0 sacks and 0 interceptions in 2026.
Off the field
- Height
- 6' 4"
- Weight
- 295 lbs
- Draft
- 130th overall, 2020
- Born
- Round Rock, TX
- Age
- 27
- Jersey
- #97
James Lynch is from Round Rock, TX and is 27 years old. He was drafted 130th overall, 2020 and plays defensive tackle at 6' 4", 295 lbs.
Over 6 seasons (2020–2026) he has recorded 109 tackles, 3.5 sacks and 0 interceptions. Lynch is currently on the Chicago Bears roster.
James Lynch is a depth defensive lineman who has generated 3.5 sacks and 109 tackles across 6 seasons (2020–2026).
James Lynch — frequently asked
The questions people ask most about James Lynch, answered.
