Top 5 RB’s in Seahawks history

#1 Marshawn Lynch, 2010-2015

You knew it was going to go this way, right?

No question, hands down, not even a contest.

Beast Mode is the greatest running back in Seahawks history.

It wasn’t just the production (6,347 rushing yards, 158 catches and 65 total TD’s over 5.5 seasons), it was the ferocity with which he went about his business.

His debut in Chicago after he arrived from Buffalo in a trade was memorable and noteworthy, and not because he put up eye-popping numbers. He tallied just 44 yards and a TD that day, but broke about 1,000 tackles in the process. Many of them were behind the line of scrimmage as the Seahawks had an absolutely horrible offensive line that year. Some of his 1 or 2 yard runs required a Herculean effort just to get back to the line of scrimmage.

Once he got comfortable, and the offense grew around him, we got to witness one of the most punishing, efficient and consistently productive RB’s of his era. His toughness and attitude helped transform the entire organization, and helped Pete Carroll make the culture change necessary to turn around the franchise into what it is today.

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Did he leave us too soon? That’s debatable. The mileage on his tires may have started to show when he battled more injuries in 2015, and his act was wearing thin with the media and possibly even the team. But make no mistake about it, Lynch was a transformative player (and personality) and will forever be remember for his highlight-reel runs and undeniable contributions to our cities first Super Bowl championship.