Lynch threw for 2,892 yards and 24 touchdowns during his senior season with the Huskies. He also rushed for 1,920 yards and 23 TDs.

The 23-year-old Lynch, who finished third in the Heisman Trophy voting, is listed as a running back on the Bears' release.



The other players on Sunday's announcement are defensive tackles Brandon Dunn (Louisville) and Lee Pegues (East Carolina); offensive guards Ryan Groy (Wisconsin) and James Dunbar (TCU); linebackers Tana Patrick (Alabama), Christian Jones (Florida State) and Devekeyan Lattimore (South Florida); and offensive tackle Cody Booth (Temple).