Seahawks Draft Jadarian Price to Fill Running Back Gap

0:00For the NFL, it's March 17th, and here's what's going on. The Seattle Seahawks are riding high after their Super Bowl win last season, but free agency hit them hard. They lost several key defenders like Kobe Bryant and Boy Mafe, and most painfully, their Super Bowl MVP running back Kenneth Walker, the third signed, with the Kansas City Chiefs. With Walker gone, and Zack Sharvin is sidelined by a late-season ACL tear, Seattle faces a major shake of that running back. The team has not made any big splashes in free agency to fill the gap, leaving them hunting for a new lead option right away. Fans and analysts see this as a tough spot for the Seahawks, who boast the strong overall roster, but now need fresh legs in the backfield. Taking a running back early in the draft could be bold, yet it fits their needs perfectly. In his latest mock draft, NFL.com's Daniel Jeremiah predicts Seattle will grab Notre Dame running back, Jadarian Price with a 30 second. Overall pick in the 2026 draft.

1:01He notes, Price would slide right into the mix as a reliable platoon back. Price racked up 774 rushing yards, and 11 touchdowns on 1-13 carries last year, plus some receiving. Production. Jeremiah says there's a steep drop-off after him at the position, making this a smart value pick for the champs. Quick thanks to today's sponsor, see the description for more. Headphones in a pillow. Once you try it, it just makes sense. S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com. Made in A-I