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Marshawn Lynch is an American professional football player, a running back for the Oakland Raiders

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BirthdayApril 22, 1986
NationalityAmerican
FamousUniversity Of California, Berkeley, Sportspersons, Football Players, American Football Players, Football Players
City/StateCalifornia
SiblingsDavonte Lynch
Known asMarshawn Terrell Lynch
Universities
  • University Of California, Berkeley
  • Oakland Technical High School
Notable Alumnis
  • University Of California
  • Berkeley
Birth PlaceOakland, California, United States
Height180
GenderMale
FatherD
MotherDelisa Lynch
Net Worth$30 Million
Sun SignTaurus
Born inOakland, California, United States
Famous asAmerican Football Player
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Who is Marshawn Lynch?

Marshawn Lynch is an American professional football player, a running back for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He first became popular after Buffalo Bills drafted him in the 2007 NFL Draft. He belongs to a family where many members, including his uncle and cousins, played professional football. He himself started playing football as a young boy and played for his school and university teams. Although he was fully focused in his career, and made all efforts to make it successful, he had to miss quite a number of games due to his injuries and accidents. It is well known that running backs usually retire earlier than other positions because they wear down faster as they take the most hits as compared to any other positional player. However, Lynch looks quite fit even after playing professional football for so many years. When he first announced his retirement, his hometown players—The Raiders—convinced him not to retire and pursued him to play for them. His fans and experts believe that he will be successful with the Raiders, as he seems more determined after taking a year’s break recently. He is also well known for his community services, which he does through his ‘Fam 1st Family Foundation’.

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Childhood & Early Life

Marshawn Terrell Lynch was born on April 22, 1986, in Oakland, California, USA. He has three siblings. His mother Denise, who held a 200-meter track record at Oakland Technical High School, raised him alone. His father, Maurice Sapp, is serving a 24-year sentence for burglary, and had been convicted six times earlier, twice on serious charges.

He started playing football as a young boy. Lynch studied in Oakland Technical High School where he also participated in basketball, track, and wrestling matches in addition to football. In school, he was voted a PrepStar, SuperPrep All-American, and San Francisco East Bay Player of the Year. He led his school team to the state semi-finals in basketball. He was also good in track and field, and competed as a sprinter, and in jumping events.

He later attended the University of California, Berkeley. He majored in social welfare, and was nicknamed ‘Money’ in the university.

Career

Marshawn Lynch started playing football in his Oakland high school, and played defensive back, linebacker, quarterback, and wide receiver. At his university, he played for the California Golden Bears football team. In 2004, he was the primary backup to his senior J. J. Arrington, but in 2005, when Arrington graduated, he became the running back. At the 2005 Las Vegas Bowl, Lynch ran for 194 yards and three touchdowns on 24 carries.

In 2006, he was named to the 2006 All-Pac-10 team First Team, where he won various awards. He was also named the Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year. He still holds the California school record for most 100-yard rushing games.

In April 2007, the Buffalo Bills selected him in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He signed a six-year contract worth $18.935 million. In his first season game in September, he gained 90 yards on 19 carries. In November, he helped the team win against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Then on 9 December 2007, he played against the Dolphins, rushing for 107 yards. He went over the 1,000-yard rushing mark on 23 December against the New York Giants. This game helped him to become the fourth rookie in Bills to break the 1,000-yard mark.

In November 2008, he once again broke 100 yards rushing in a game against the Cleveland Browns, when he rushed for 119. He also marked his first receiving touchdown. The same month, he achieved a season-high 134 rushing yards against the San Francisco 49ers. He went over the 1,000-yard mark in December in a rematch against the Jets when he rushed for 127 yards.

In 2009, Fred Jackson replaced him as Bills’ running back. Lynch finished the season with 450 yards on 120 carries with two rushing touchdowns.

In 2010, his off-field legal issues and low scores in the Bills’ running games led the team to send him to the Seattle Seahawks before the 2010 season. He scored his first touchdown of the season and a 1-yard run against the Chicago Bears. In December, he scored three touchdowns against the Carolina Panthers.

During his first season with Seattle, rushing for 573 yard over 12 games, he made up for his earlier struggles. The play cemented his playing style in NFL history, and his local fans referred to his moves as the ‘Beast Quake’.

In 2011, he played 15 games. He finished the 2011 season rushing for 1,204 yards and 12 touchdowns, his career’s bests, and posted his first 1,000-yard season since 2008. In January 2012, he was added to the NFC Pro Bowl roster.

In March 2012, he signed a four-year contract with the Seahawks for $31 million. He started all 16 regular season games and two playoff games for the Seahawks. He amassed 1,590 yards rushing on 315 attempts, and scored 11 touchdowns.

In 2013, he did quite well for the Seahawks, rushing for 1,257 yards and 12 touchdowns. He was voted to the Pro Bowl for the third straight year, but had to decline it due to his participation in Super Bowl XLVIII, which his team won.

In 2014, he completed the first overtime drive by rushing for a touchdown, giving the Seahawks a 26–20 victory over Denver in a Super Bowl XLVIII rematch.

In the 2015 Super Bowl XLIX, he achieved 24 carries for 102 yards and a touchdown. The Seahawks lost the Super Bowl to the New England Patriots. In March 2015, Seahawks and Lynch agreed to sign two-year contract extension for $24 million.

On February 7, 2016, Lynch announced his retirement. He then became a mentor to the current football players in his alma mater in California.

In April 2017, Oakland Raiders lured Lynch to come out of his retirement. He agreed to a two-year contract. The Seahawks, who retained rights even after his retirement, traded him to the Oakland Raiders.

Awards & Achievements

In 2006, Marshawn Lynch was placed on the watch-list for the Maxwell Award, and was named 8th best player in the nation by ‘Sports Illustrated.

When he was with the Seattle Seahawks, he helped his team win the Super Bowl XLVIII against the Denver Broncos in 2014.

In 2015, he was nominated for BET Award in the category Sportsman of the Year.

Personal Life

Marshawn Lynch has several relatives, including his uncle and cousins, who also played professional football.

He refers to himself as being in "beast mode" during games. Hence, his fans nicknamed his style as ‘Beast Quark’.

In June 2008, he was charged in a hit and run case and had his driver's license revoked. In 2009, he was arrested on firearm-possession charges and was suspended for three games. In 2012, he was arrested for driving erratically.

He is known for the community activities which he does through his Fam 1st Family Foundation. In 2013, he supported Red Bull's campaign "Athletes Give Back" and did a successful food drive for his hometown.

He has a habit of eating Skittles since his high school days, and does so frequently even while playing games.

He has a natural penchant for buying grills; he bought a customized Seahawks grill before the 2012 season.

Net Worth

Marshawn Lynch has a net worth of $30 million.

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Marshawn Lynch biography timelines

  • // 22nd Apr 1986
    Marshawn Terrell Lynch was born on April 22, 1986, in Oakland, California, USA. He has three siblings. His mother Denise, who held a 200-meter track record at Oakland Technical High School, raised him alone. His father, Maurice Sapp, is serving a 24-year sentence for burglary, and had been convicted six times earlier, twice on serious charges.
  • // 2004 To 2005
    Marshawn Lynch started playing football in his Oakland high school, and played defensive back, linebacker, quarterback, and wide receiver. At his university, he played for the California Golden Bears football team. In 2004, he was the primary backup to his senior J. J. Arrington, but in 2005, when Arrington graduated, he became the running back. At the 2005 Las Vegas Bowl, Lynch ran for 194 yards and three touchdowns on 24 carries.
  • // 2006 To 2006
    In 2006, he was named to the 2006 All-Pac-10 team First Team, where he won various awards. He was also named the Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year. He still holds the California school record for most 100-yard rushing games.
  • // 2006
    In 2006, Marshawn Lynch was placed on the watch-list for the Maxwell Award, and was named 8th best player in the nation by ‘Sports Illustrated.
  • // Apr 2007 To 2007
    In April 2007, the Buffalo Bills selected him in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He signed a six-year contract worth $18.935 million. In his first season game in September, he gained 90 yards on 19 carries. In November, he helped the team win against the Cincinnati Bengals.
  • // 9th Dec 2007
    Then on 9 December 2007, he played against the Dolphins, rushing for 107 yards. He went over the 1,000-yard rushing mark on 23 December against the New York Giants. This game helped him to become the fourth rookie in Bills to break the 1,000-yard mark.
  • // Nov 2008
    In November 2008, he once again broke 100 yards rushing in a game against the Cleveland Browns, when he rushed for 119. He also marked his first receiving touchdown. The same month, he achieved a season-high 134 rushing yards against the San Francisco 49ers. He went over the 1,000-yard mark in December in a rematch against the Jets when he rushed for 127 yards.
  • // 2009
    In 2009, Fred Jackson replaced him as Bills’ running back. Lynch finished the season with 450 yards on 120 carries with two rushing touchdowns.
  • // 2010 To 2010
    In 2010, his off-field legal issues and low scores in the Bills’ running games led the team to send him to the Seattle Seahawks before the 2010 season. He scored his first touchdown of the season and a 1-yard run against the Chicago Bears. In December, he scored three touchdowns against the Carolina Panthers.
  • // 2012
    He has a natural penchant for buying grills; he bought a customized Seahawks grill before the 2012 season.
  • // Mar 2012
    In March 2012, he signed a four-year contract with the Seahawks for $31 million. He started all 16 regular season games and two playoff games for the Seahawks. He amassed 1,590 yards rushing on 315 attempts, and scored 11 touchdowns.
  • // 2013
    In 2013, he did quite well for the Seahawks, rushing for 1,257 yards and 12 touchdowns. He was voted to the Pro Bowl for the third straight year, but had to decline it due to his participation in Super Bowl XLVIII, which his team won.
  • // 2013
    He is known for the community activities which he does through his Fam 1st Family Foundation. In 2013, he supported Red Bull's campaign "Athletes Give Back" and did a successful food drive for his hometown.
  • // 2014
    In 2014, he completed the first overtime drive by rushing for a touchdown, giving the Seahawks a 26–20 victory over Denver in a Super Bowl XLVIII rematch.
  • // 2014
    When he was with the Seattle Seahawks, he helped his team win the Super Bowl XLVIII against the Denver Broncos in 2014.
  • // 2015 To Mar 2015
    In the 2015 Super Bowl XLIX, he achieved 24 carries for 102 yards and a touchdown. The Seahawks lost the Super Bowl to the New England Patriots. In March 2015, Seahawks and Lynch agreed to sign two-year contract extension for $24 million.
  • // 2015
    In 2015, he was nominated for BET Award in the category Sportsman of the Year.
  • // 7th Feb 2016
    On February 7, 2016, Lynch announced his retirement. He then became a mentor to the current football players in his alma mater in California.
  • // Apr 2017
    In April 2017, Oakland Raiders lured Lynch to come out of his retirement. He agreed to a two-year contract. The Seahawks, who retained rights even after his retirement, traded him to the Oakland Raiders.

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  • What is Marshawn Lynch birthday?

    Marshawn Lynch was born at 1986-04-22

  • Where is Marshawn Lynch's birth place?

    Marshawn Lynch was born in Oakland, California, United States

  • What is Marshawn Lynch nationalities?

    Marshawn Lynch's nationalities is American

  • Who is Marshawn Lynch siblings?

    Marshawn Lynch's siblings is Davonte Lynch

  • What was Marshawn Lynch universities?

    Marshawn Lynch studied at University Of California, Berkeley, Oakland Technical High School

  • What was Marshawn Lynch notable alumnis?

    Marshawn Lynch's notable alumnis is University Of California, Berkeley

  • How tall is Marshawn Lynch?

    Marshawn Lynch's height is 180

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  • Who is Marshawn Lynch's mother?

    Marshawn Lynch's mother is Delisa Lynch

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