John Schneider Just Showed His Hand: The Running Back Seattle Really Wants
Here's what we know: the Seahawks have only four draft picks to work with, and they're being laser focused about filling a massive hole. Kenneth Walker III is gone to Kansas City, and Seattle still hasn't found a true replacement at running back. So when John Schneider and his staff made the trip to Notre Dame's Pro Day, they weren't just kicking tires. They were hunting.
The Notre Dame Visit Tells You Everything
Multiple team reps showed up at Notre Dame's Pro Day to watch the running backs work out. Sure, Jeremiyah Love grabbed all the attention as a top-five draft prospect. But here's the thing: Love probably isn't getting to pick No. 32, and the Seahawks aren't about to mortgage their future in trades to jump him. That's not how Schneider operates.
But then there's Jadarian Price. The Seahawks reportedly had a long conversation with Notre Dame running back coach about Price, according to reporting from Blue & Gold. That conversation wasn't casual. It was deliberate. It was thorough.
Price Checks All the Boxes for Seattle
Price is the consensus 42nd-best prospect according to NFL Draft Database. Many mock drafts have the Seahawks taking him at No. 32. With only four picks to make moves, that's right in Seattle's wheelhouse. A late first or early second rounder could be where this lands.
What were they talking about with Notre Dame's running back coach? Production. How he'd handle sharing the backfield. Character. The Seahawks are doing their homework, and it's becoming pretty clear this could be the move. The fact that they went to these lengths to sit down and have that conversation suggests Price is the primary target. They've already talked to Price himself, but now they're going deeper with the people who've coached him every day.
What's Next for the Draft
The Seahawks have work to do before the 2026 NFL Draft. They need a running back who can fill the void left by Kenneth Walker III. If this Notre Dame meeting is any indication, Jadarian Price is squarely in their sights.
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