From one homebrew pass-catcher to another, Anthony Parker has a word of advice for Julan Lynch.

“Enjoy it, man.

“Honestly, there’s nothing like the opportunity to go out there and play in your first game where the bullets are whizzing around, right?

“I know, for me, looking back, it was home-opener on Canada Day. I know it’s hard not to get absorbed in everything going on around you so you have to balance things as best you can.

“Do what you know how to do. Do your thing. They drafted you for a reason. Obviously you have the skill set to play.

“So just … enjoy.”

Lynch, the Calgary Stampeders second-round (17th overall) pick in the 2017 CFL draft, makes the Grand Canyon-sized leap Saturday from practice roster to his big-time debut against the Toronto Argonauts.

He’s been slotted in behind Parker out wide on the depth chart.

Lynch saw game action in pre-season (Photo by David Moll)

“I’m not too nervous about it,’’ gauges the former U of Saskatchewan standout. “You are up against starters and things like that but my coaches told me it’s not too much different than a pre-season game.

“I’m trying not to put any additional pressure on myself. Just make sure you know what you’re doing, what your assignments are, getting the right blocks. Things like that.

“In short, just do my job. Take advantage of the opportunity. Just play football.

“I got to take a couple reps in practice this week and just being on that side of the ball, watching the plays, making mental notes, everything gets a little easier.”

Over his final two seasons at the CIS level, Lynch produced 77 receptions for 1,061 yards and five touchdowns.

Stamps receivers coach Pete Constanza is eager to see how the rookie fares.

“From the start of camp, his growth has been really good. We’re definitely happy with the way he’s progressing, learning.

“We talked yesterday. He asked a lot of questions. He’s a smart kid. I said: ‘Hey, no need to be nervous. You’ve played in the pre-season. We try to win our games every time we line up.’

“It’s not as if the speed of the game is going to be different and he does have better knowledge of the offence now.”

Lynch fully understands the competition level, and how being groomed involves time, work and patience.

“I’ve gone through this before, in college. It’s not like I came out of high school and started (for the Huskies) right away. You need to learn the game, get used to the offence, the playbook, things like that.

“The goal is build as a player and eventually you’ll get a shot.

“Work towards that.”

Saturday evening, Week 10 of his freshman pro campaign, Julan Lynch has been given the chance to make a fine first impression.

The best advice to take to heart:

Enjoy.

“I think,’’ says Costanza, “he’s ready for Prime Time.

“He’s a big kid. Fast. Physical. And he’s done a good job watching, picking things up, learning.

“That’s why he’s on the roster.”