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Michigan State football adds commitment from UMass RB transfer

Michigan State lands UMass running back Kay’Ron Lynch-Adams

On a day that saw Michigan State lose second string running back Jalen Berger to the transfer portal, the Spartans have already found their replacement. UMass running back transfer Kay-Ron Lynch-Adams has made his commitment to MSU.

This will be Lynch-Adams sixth year of college, meaning it will be his only in East Lansing. He started his college career with Rutgers for two seasons, before his first transfer to UMass for the past three seasons. Last season, his final with UMass, he rushed for 1,157 yards on 236 attempts for 12 touchdowns. He also caught 20 passes for 118 yards.

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Former Rutgers running back Kay’Ron Lynch-Adams plans to transfer from UMass

Kay’Ron Lynch-Adams, a former Rutgers football running back, is in the transfer portal.

On Thursday, former Rutgers running back Kay’Ron Lynch-Adams entered the NCAA transfer portal after playing three seasons with UMass. The 5-foot-10, 210-pound running back rushed for over 1,000 yards and 12 touchdowns for the Minutemen last season.

From 2021 to 2023, Adams rushed for 1,568 yards on 359 carries, averaging 4.4 yards per attempt. He recorded 14 touchdowns, appearing in 30 games for UMass. Also, the Warren, Ohio native added 29 receptions for 168 yards, averaging 5.8 yards per catch.

In 2023, Adams received Phil Steele All-Independent First Team honors for his stellar performance. He appeared in all 12 games for the Minutemen, recording four games with 100-plus rushing yards.

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Before transferring to UMass, Adams played for the Scarlet Knights in 2019 and 2020. Adams appeared in 18 games for Rutgers, recording 320 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 83 carries. Also, the former Scarlet Knight logged six receptions for 120 yards and a touchdown throughout those 18 games.

In 2019, he posted 48 carries for 161 yards and one score as a rookie. Adams followed his rookie season with 159 rushing yards and a touchdown on 35 carries in his final season with Rutgers football.

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Former Rutgers running back withdraws from NFL Draft, enters transfer portal

Kay’Ron Adams, a former Rutgers running back, is in the transfer portal.

On Tuesday, a new name entered the college football transfer portal in former Rutgers football running back Kay’Ron Lynch Adams. The Ohio native spent two seasons as a Scarlet Knight before transferring to UMass Amherst after the 2020 season. Adams had entered the 2024 NFL Draft.

In a post on the social media app X, Adams announced that he was withdrawing his name from the NFL Draft to finish his final year of eligibility. For programs looking to improve their running game, Adams could be an intriguing option.

The talented running back is coming off a career year. During the 2023 campaign, Adams set career highs in rushing yards with 1,157 and touchdowns with 12. He also made an impact in the passing game with 118 receiving yards.

 

As Adams saw his value rise, he showed he could handle a higher workload. After never recording more than 84 carries during a season in his college career, he added 236 to his resume. The talented running back made the most of his opportunities by averaging a career-high 4.9 yards a carry.

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While he will be a hard player to replace, he carved out an unforgettable legacy as a Minuteman. After only recording 320 rushing yards during his time in Piscataway, he was a different player in Amherst.

Although the 2024 season is months away, plenty of programs should be lining up to add Adams to their offense.