Paxton Lynch
NFL quarterback, Denver Broncos first-round draft pick
Paxton Lynch (born February 12, 1994) is an American professional football quarterback who has played in the National Football League. Lynch was drafted 26th overall in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos, representing one of the year's highest draft picks at the quarterback position. Playing college football for the Memphis Tigers, Lynch was praised for his arm strength, athleticism, and potential as an NFL prospect. During his professional career, he has played for multiple NFL teams, including the Denver Broncos, Seattle Seahawks, and others, competing at the highest level of American football. While his NFL career has presented various challenges common to young quarterback development, Lynch represents contemporary sports talent and the next generation of professional athletes carrying the Paxton name.
Athlete
American
1994
Thinking about the name
Paxton
English origin
“Derived from the Old English 'Pæcces tūn,' meaning 'Pæcca's settlement' or 'town,' Paxton became associated with the Latin Pax (peace) through modern reinterpretation, lending it contemporary virtue-name appeal. A historical English place-name turned surname, it has surged in popularity as a given name since the 2000s.”