Seahawks Draft Jadarian Price to Replace Kenneth Walker

0:00This is Corey with NFL News Today, Powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. The Seattle Seahawks are facing tough salary cap decisions after their Super Bowl run. With big contracts coming for players like Jackson Smith and Jigba and Devon Witherspoon, they might lose running back Kenneth Walker III to free. Agency. Experts say he is due for a huge payday that Seattle cannot match. To fill that gap, an NFL.com mod draft predicts the Seahawks will grab Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price with a 30 second overall pick. In the 2026 draft, Price served as a backup last season, but showed plenty of promise. Walker earns Super Bowl MVP honors, but Backup Zach Charbonne is coming off a knee injury from the playoffs. Fans and analysts see this as a smart move to rebuild the backfield early, especially of top backs like Jeremiah Love, go sooner. Price stands 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs 203 pounds.

1:00He ran a 4.49 in the 40 yard dash at the combine. Last year, he had 113 carries for 674 yards, averaging 6 yards per rush and scored 11 touchdowns. He also caught 6 passes for 87 yards and 2 scores, proving he can contribute in the passing game. While it is a reach at that spot, the need is real with Walker leaving, making Price a solid bet for Seattle's future. Special thanks to our sponsor for supporting this episode. Your favorite podcasts, music or sleep sounds coming from your pillow. No earbuds, no distractions, just listen and relax. S-O-L-L-I-SOL-PILO-DOTCOM.