Seahawks Draft Jadarian Price, New Running Back Star

0:00On April 24th, Seattle Seahawks held the 32nd pick in the 2026 NFL draft and they stayed put instead of trading back. They grabbed Notre Dame running back to Darien Price, the top guy available who fit their biggest need at running back. Price stood out with his explosive athleticism and dynamic running style, even as a backup behind Heisman finalist, Jeremiah Love. Over the past two seasons, he racked up 1,040 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns on 233 carries, proving he's a top college rusher. The Seahawks had just lost their star runner Ken Walker, creating an urgent hole in the backfield. Coach Mike McDonald praised Price's workhorse mentality and loyalty for sticking it out at Notre Dame instead of transferring for a bigger role. Trey Talks fizzled as the first round wound down, with no offers sweet enough to sway the front office. They prioritized the potential starter over extra later picks, seeing Price as the perfect

1:00immediate fix. That move locks in a fresh spark for Seattle's ground game, setting them up strong, heading into next season. NFL News Today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on Game Day. I'm Corey with The Story.