Seahawks' Super Bowl Defense Hinges on Drafting Mike Washington

0:00It's April 1st. Welcome to NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story. Seattle Seahawks just won the Super Bowl, but they're staring down a massive hole at running back for their title defense in 2026. They let Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker, the third walk to the Kansas City Chiefs, without a franchise tag, and Zach Charbonne's dealing with a torn ACL. From the playoffs that could sideline him early, the team's backfield looks thin right now with a manual Wilson signed from the Packers for some depth. Plus guys like George Hullani, Cam Acres, Kenning, McIntosh, and Jakarta Wright. It's not exactly championship caliber heading into the draft. Analysts are buzzing about Arkansas running back Mike Washington, Jr. as the perfect fit for Seattle. Underdogs Josh Norris broke it down on the Yahoo fantasy forecast, saying Seahawks GM John Schneider needs a back-bad and Washington-sized speed. Combo from the combine screams freak athlete. Washington's got solid vision to eat up ground with long strides, though he struggles with

1:04balance and getting stacked up. He's built for explosive runs, unlike Walker who broke tackles, and in a week running back class, Yahoo's Justin Boone ranks him 11th overall in. Rookie dynasty, third at the position. Schneider's got every reason to target him early. Week one starter spot is wide open, and this could lock down the run game for another deep playoff. Push.