Seahawks' First-Round Pick: Jadarian Price Takes Running Back Role

0:00It's April 24th. Welcome in. This is NFL News Today, where football meets AI. The Seattle Seahawks just made waves by grabbing Notre Dame running back, Jadarian Price, in the first round of the draft. He's stepping in as the immediate replacement for Kenneth Walker III, who bolted to the Kansas City Chiefs in free agency. With presumed starters Zack Scharbernet, sidelined by a torn ACL, and missing most of the 2026 season, Price looks set to take the reins. Right away. This marks just the fourth time the Seahawks have taken a running back that high in the draft after Kurt Warner in 1983, Sean. Alexander in 2000, and Rashad Penny in 2018. General manager John Schneider rarely goes this route in round one, so it's a clear signal they're all in on price, carrying the load from week one. Fans and analysts are buzzing about how he slots into the backfield mix, especially with the depth chart shaking up. Price is the top guy, with George Holani as the backup, ready to share some touches.

1:04The rest guys like a Manuel Wilson, Kenny McIntosh, Beelis Jones Jr., Jakarta Your Right, and Cam Acres are fighting for spots while Scharbernet heals up. Holani's got coach Mike McDonald's vote of confidence from the offseason, but not enough for the starting nod yet. Wilson could get cut post June 1st for just $550,000 in dead money, and McIntosh might land on the practice squad. When Scharbernet returns, expect a potential split, though his free agency after 2026 adds uncertainty. Bottom line, the Seahawks wouldn't burn a first round pick unless Price is their long-term answer at the position, locking down that run game 4, years to come.