LaDainian Tramayne Tomlinson (born June 23, 1979) is an American football running back for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers fifth overall in the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Texas Christian (TCU Horned Frogs football).

Tomlinson, often referred to by his initials, L. T., has been selected to five Pro Bowls and has been an All-Pro six times. During the 2006 NFL season, he set several records and received numerous honors and awards including the NFL?s Most Valuable Player Award (National Football League Most Valuable Player Award) and Associated Press? Offensive Player of the Year Award (National Football League Offensive Player of the Year Award).