Marshawn Lynch was drafted No. 12 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2007 NFL Draft out of California. 149 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 74 career approximate value
2007 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 12 · #12 overall
Marshawn Lynch California Draft
Marshawn Lynch was drafted No. 12 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2007 NFL Draft out of California. 149 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 74 career approximate value
1× All-Pro 5× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #12
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2007
- NFL games
- 149
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 7412th at California
- Pro Bowls
- 5
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Marshawn Lynch came off the board in 2007.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
California
Pac-10 at the draft
- Measurables
- 5'11" · 215 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 17 prospect93.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
149 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 74 career approximate value
- Games played
- 149
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 7412th among California picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1520% of career value
- Final season
- 201912 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Around pick 12
Who came off the board on either side of Marshawn Lynch.
Louisville
Ole Miss · Hall of Fame · 5× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
Nebraska
Pittsburgh · Hall of Fame · 4× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
California in the 2007 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from California
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Marshawn Lynch in the 2007 NFL Draft
Marshawn Lynch is a Running back out of California selected No. 12 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2007 NFL Draft. 149 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 74 career approximate value California has produced 138 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Marshawn Lynch drafted?
Marshawn Lynch was selected No. 12 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2007 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 12). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2007/marshawn-lynch.
What college did Marshawn Lynch play for?
Marshawn Lynch played college football at California in the Pac-10. See every California draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/california-golden-bears.
How did Marshawn Lynch's NFL career turn out?
149 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 74 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2007/marshawn-lynch.