Lee M. Thurston’s Star Sophomore Wideout: Jemir Lynum

Jemir Lynum is a 3 Star recruit who plays Wide Receiver at Lee M. Thurston High School. Lynum is ranked as the 271st best recruit in the class of 2028 and is ranked as a top 60 Wide Receiver in the class as well. In addition, Lynum is listed as a top 10 recruit in the state of Michigan and is listed as the #4 Wide Receiver in the state of Michigan. He holds offers from schools such as Alabama, Bowling Green and Southern Miss.

Who are some role models in your life?
A key role model in my life has to be my dad.

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?
It really depends because sometimes I listen to Rod Wave, Paramore, or just Miley Cyrus.

What are the strengths of your game?
I’d say my strengths are speed, route running, and my catching ability.

What is your favorite memory of your career?
My first high school touchdown.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your career?
It would have to be Corey Sadler. I played against him in Little League.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?
I would tell them they have to work hard and keep perfecting their craft.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?
I would say I fell in love with the game at seven.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?
It would have to be Odell Beckham Jr.

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?
That catch Odell made against the Cowboys.