Aaron Lynch (born March 8, 1993) is an American professional football defensive end who is a free agent.

[3] In 2011, Lynch enrolled a semester early at Notre Dame and was able to participate in spring practice.

[5] In April 2012, Lynch decided to transfer from Notre Dame, citing a desire to return closer to his home.

[7] He applied for a waiver to play immediately but the NCAA denied his request, forcing him to sit out the 2012 season.

He finished with 30 total tackles and added a fumble recovery returned for a touchdown in a 13–10 win over the Connecticut Huskies.

His six tackles in addition to his pass defended helped the 49ers excel in an overtime battle to defeat the Saints and remain in the playoff picture.

Lynch finished his rookie season recording 23 tackles, six sacks, and four passes defensed with three starts in 16 appearances.

[24] In Week 1 against the Green Bay Packers, Lynch recorded one tackle and sacked Aaron Rodgers once as the Bears lost 10–3.

[29] In Week 12 against the Cleveland Browns, Lynch recorded his first sack as a Jaguar on Baker Mayfield during the 27–25 loss.