Marshawn Lynch, widely known as “Beast Mode,” is an iconic American former football running back who left an indelible mark during his 12-season career in the National Football League (NFL). Born on April 22, 1986, Lynch played college football for the California Golden Bears, earning first-team All-American honors and solidifying his place as the school’s second all-time career rusher.
Selected by the Buffalo Bills in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft, Lynch spent three seasons with the Bills before making a game-changing move to the Seattle Seahawks in 2010. During his tenure with the Seahawks from 2010 to 2015, Lynch’s powerful running style earned him the nickname “Beast Mode.” He was a key player in the team’s triumph at Super Bowl XLVIII, contributing significantly to their first-ever championship.
Lynch’s Beast Quake touchdown in the 2010–11 NFL playoffs, where he showcased unparalleled strength and agility by rushing for 67 yards while breaking nine tackles, remains etched in NFL history as one of the greatest runs. Despite retiring in 2015 due to injuries, Lynch made a comeback in 2017 with the Oakland Raiders. After two additional seasons, he retired for the second time.
In a surprising turn of events, Lynch returned to the NFL in 2019 for a brief stint with the Seahawks, demonstrating his enduring impact on the field. Since retiring for the third and final time, Lynch has ventured into ownership, co-owning the Beasts in the Fan Controlled Football (FCF) league and the Bay Area Panthers in the Indoor Football League (IFL). His legacy as a fierce and dynamic running back endures both on and off the field, leaving an indomitable mark on the sport of football.