Detroit Lions' Isiah Pacheco: Jadarian Price for Depth

0:00On April 6, Detroit Lions just snag Isaiah Pacheco, likely stepping in for David Montgomery at running back. But they're not done still hunting a top tier number two back in the NFL draft. Jadarian Price, from Notre Dame, stands out as the second best prospect behind Jeremiah Love. Price clocks in at 22 years old, come next season. Scouts rank him around pick 40 overall, with the sharp 4.49 in the 40 yard dash at the combine. He's a projected second-round steal for teams needing backfield depth. Fans and analysts love his bounce back story after a tough Achilles tear wiped out his 2022 season. Since then, he's played every game over three straight years, 12 in 2025, 16 the year before and 13 prior. That reliability eases all the injury worries. Diving into his tape, Price racked up 1692 rushing yards in college at 6 yards per carry. Medical reports pick his concern level at just one out of 10 proven production with minimal red flags.

1:01For the Lions, Price could be the perfect long-term fit behind Pacheco, especially with optimism around recoveries like Brian Branch's Achilles. Keep an eye on draft night. This backfield's about to roar. Stay locked in with NFL News Today, AI-powered updates.