here's an
interview with Corey, he states he isn't actually related to John but sometimes tells people that he's John's nephew.
from the article:
"Lynch hopes that his football career won't be over. He sees what another safety named Lynch, all-pro John Lynch, has done in the NFL. In fact, both wear the same No. 47 although that wasn't by design.
"When I got here, they already had that number for me," Lynch said. "I don't know if they had it in mind when they gave me that number, but I didn't have it in mind. But it's worked out for me. I'm asked about a million times a year if that's why I wear that number. I just say that he's my uncle. I'd love to meet him someday. That would be neat."
Lynch has agents calling, and will likely get a chance in an NFL preseason camp.
"We'll see what happens after the season," Lynch said. "Scouts have said some positive things, and they've said some negative things. I don't like to think about it yet. I have obligations to this team. I'll leave that for when the season is over."
The negatives he has heard?
"Some people don't think I'm fast enough," Lynch said. "But fast on the football field is different than fast on the track. Track guys have to react to one thing, the starting gun. On the football field, read and reaction is what it's all about...."
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some more info on him, digged up on nfldraftscout.com:
12/02/07 - 2007 SoCon DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Appalachian State defensive back Corey Lynch was named the conference's Defensive Player of the Year. The senior recorded 83 tackles in 2007 and helped lead the Mountaineers to a 9-2 record and a berth in the FCS Playoffs. The Cape Coral, Fla. native tied for the conference lead with four interceptions and finished sixth in the SoCon in passes defended with 10. - SoCon Sports
11/16/07 - Buck Buchanan Award Finalist: Lynch has won two games for Appalachian State on the final play of the game this season. His blocked field goal and against Michigan on the opening weekend has been voted as the play of the year in college football. He had an interception at the goal line and a 47-yard return to preserve a victory over Furman on Oct. 27. Lynch also had a blocked punt and interception on Sept. 29 to help Appalachian State hold off Elon for another key road victory and intercepted a pass and returned it 65 yards for a touchdown in a 79-35 victory over Western Carolina on Saturday. He is current the active career leader nationally with 21 interceptions, including three this year for 112 yards in returns and has five career blocked kicks. Lynch has helped the two-time defending national champion move within a game of winning a share of its third straight Southern Conference title. He has 76 tackles to lead the Mountaineer defense, three tackles for loss and five pass break-ups. - The Sports Network
10/30/07 - SoCon Week 9 Defensive Player of the Week: Appalachian State safety Corey Lynch (Cape Coral, Fla.) earned Southern Conference Defensive Player of the Week honors. The senior made 12 tackles, broke up a pass and intercepted a pass on the three-yard line on the final play of the game as the Mountaineers slipped past Furman, 34-27. Lynch is just the third player in Appalachian State history with 20 career interceptions. - SoCon Sports
