Jadarian Price Projected To Outscore Notre Dame Teammate as Seahawks Clear Path For Early Role
Kenneth Walker III's departure, Zach Charbonnet's rehab and Seattle's run‑friendly scheme have created goal‑line chances that analysts say should raise Price's rookie scoring outlook.
Overview
- Seattle used the No. 32 pick on Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price to address a backfield gap left by Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet's expected early absence.
- New Seahawks running backs coach Thomas Hammock evaluated Price before the draft and projects to work directly with him as the team develops a committee that includes Emmanuel Wilson and George Holani.
- ESPN analyst Mike Clay projects Price to finish 2026 with 915 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns, and to tie for the rookie lead with nine total touchdowns from scrimmage.
- Clay's forecast has Price narrowly outpacing Arizona's Jeremiyah Love in rushing TDs despite Love being projected for more rushing yards, a gap analysts attribute to Seattle's stronger scoring situations and expected goal‑line work.
- Price's college resume — 674 yards and 11 rushing TDs in his final season and 1,692 career rushing yards with 21 TDs — underpins his traits‑based fit for a Seahawks offense that creates regular scoring chances.