Zach Charbonnet is an American professional football **running back** for the Seattle Seahawks in the National Football League.[1] Born on January 8, 2001, in Bellflower, California, he attended Oaks Christian School in Camarillo, California, where he helped his team win four consecutive league championships.[2] Charbonnet began his college football career at the University of Michigan in 2019. As a true freshman, he made an immediate impact by starting in Michigan's season opener—becoming the first Wolverine true freshman to start at tailback in a season opener since 2008.[2] During his freshman year, he appeared in all 13 games, recording 149 carries for 726 yards and 11 touchdowns, earning the team's Offensive Rookie of the Year award.[2] In his sophomore season, he rushed 82 times for 844 yards and 23 touchdowns.[2] In January 2021, Charbonnet transferred to UCLA, taking advantage of the NCAA's new transfer rules that eliminated sitting-out requirements.[4] At UCLA, he significantly elevated his performance. During the 2022 season, he rushed for 1,359 yards and 14 touchdowns while catching 37 passes for 321 yards. He was named a first-team All-American by the Football Writers Association of America and led the nation with 168 all-purpose yards per game.[1] Following his standout college career, Charbonnet entered the 2023 NFL Draft and was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the second round as the 52nd overall pick.[1] In his rookie NFL season in 2023, he played in all 16 games with three starts, recording 108 carries for 462 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown, along with 33 receptions for 209 receiving yards.[1] He scored his first NFL touchdown in Week 13 against the Dallas Cowboys on a one-yard run.[1]