Marshawn Lynch (born April 22, 1986, in Oakland, California) is an American football running back who currently plays for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Bills in the first round (12th overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played collegiately at California.

Lynch entered the 2007 season as the starter at running back for the Buffalo Bills. On September 9, 2007, he was the Bills' starting running back in the first game of the regular season. Although the Bills lost the game to the Broncos, 15-14, Lynch gained 90 yards on 19 carries for 4.7 yards per carry average. He also scored a touchdown and caught two passes for 9 yards.

His breakout game came November 4, 2007, against the Cincinnati Bengals. Lynch's success on the ground was instrumental in keeping the touted Cincinnati offense on the sidelines, as he rushed 29 times for 153 yards, including a 56 yard touchdown run. Lynch also completed a touchdown pass to tight end Robert Royal, the first touchdown pass completed by a Bills running back in 26 years.

Lynch was instrumental in the Bills' victory over the Miami Dolphins the following week, scoring a touchdown and the following 2 point conversion. However he injured his ankle and missed the next three games.