Seahawks Draft Jadarian Price

0:00On April 24th, Seahawks GM John Schneider had his eyes locked on Notre Dame running back, Jadarian Price as the first round of the 2026. Draft hit its final stretch at the 32nd pick. Price topped their board alone, and with trades flying everywhere from picks 26-31, trading back for extra selections just wasn't. Happening. Seattle rolled into the draft with only four picks, so Schneider eyed moving down, but no deal clicked. Here this week, Schneider admitted they hoped to slide back into the early second round, and still grab Price, but those trade chances fizzled fast. Both Price and his Notre Dame teammate, Jeremiah Love, went in the first round as running backs, loved third overall to Arizona. Seattle pulled the trigger right there, calling Price a perfect Seahawk fit. Fans and insiders buzzed about the need at running back after Kenneth Walker III bolted in free agency. Zach Charbonne is coming off an ACL tear from the postseason, timing unknown, and the

1:01depth chart stacked with guys like George Hollani, Kenny, Macintosh, Cam Acres, Jakarta Wright, and new free agent Emanuel Wilson. Price steps into real competition for touches. What stands out about Price is his explosive juice home run speed, killer vision, cutback skills, and contact balance that lets him weave inside. He returned three kickoffs for touchdowns in college. Due this year alone, including a wild one against USC with instant acceleration, Schneider called it a super talent. This shores up the backfield without forcing anything, and with solid runners still on the board, Seattle set to build around Price's big play vibe, heading into camp.