Quick Info
| Profession | Former professional football running back and actor |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 22/04/1986 |
| Age | 40 years |
| Birthplace | Oakland, California, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Marshawn Lynch
Lynch teamed up with Solo Stove for a holiday campaign called "Gifts That Don't Suck," encouraging shoppers to avoid bad gifts. The campaign draws on his childhood memories of simple gifts and includes a contest for a "Beast Mode Dream Backyard" prize.
Lynch signed a multi-year deal to become a spokesperson and brand ambassador for Cresta, a customer experience AI platform. He is set to appear in ads and events for the company, with the first ad framing customer experience as "Beast Mode."
Lynch was reported to be accredited as a press photographer for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is being hosted in the United States, Mexico and Canada. He was spotted photographing a US match in Seattle, reflecting his post-NFL career shift into sports photography.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Marshawn Terrell Lynch is an American former professional football running back who played 12 seasons in the National Football League. He was nicknamed "Beast Mode" for his aggressive running style and spent most of his career with the Seattle Seahawks. In retirement he has worked as an actor, a sports photographer, and a business investor and brand spokesperson. |
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| Nickname | Beast Mode |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
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| Weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Position | Running back |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Oakland Technical High School, Oakland, California |
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| College | University of California, Berkeley |
| Major | Social welfare |
Personal Life
| Upbringing | Grew up in Oakland, California, with his mother and three siblings |
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| Family Athletic Background | His mother was a sprinter at Oakland Technical High School |
Family
| Mother | Attended and graduated from Oakland Technical High School, the same school Lynch attended |
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Career
| College Football | Played for the California Golden Bears from 2004 to 2006; became the school's second all-time career rusher with 3,230 yards and earned first-team All-American honors and Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year in 2006 |
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| NFL Draft | Selected by the Buffalo Bills in the first round (12th overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft |
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| Retirement | Retired in 2015 after an injury-plagued season and returned to the Seahawks in 2019 |
| Acting | Also worked as an actor |
| Post-Career Ventures | Co-owner of Oakland Roots SC; investor in the NHL's Seattle Kraken; spokesperson and brand ambassador for Cresta (announced September 2026) |
Style Quotient
| Playing Style | Powerful, aggressive running style |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was ranked as a top high school defensive back and accumulated 20 interceptions in his senior year | |
| 2. Played quarterback, wide receiver, and linebacker in high school as well as running back | |
| 3. Was a four-sport star at Oakland Tech in football, basketball, track, and wrestling | |
| 4. Was ranked second in the nation among running backs in the 2004 high school recruiting class behind Adrian Peterson | |
| 5. Was accredited as a press photographer for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, having photographed sports since retiring from the NFL |
