This Washington Husky Could Be The Seahawks' Answer at Running Back
The Seahawks just won a Super Bowl a month ago, so yeah, the roster looks pretty loaded. But there's one gaping hole that's impossible to ignore: the running back room is in trouble. Kenneth Walker III bolted to the Kansas City Chiefs in free agency, Zach Charbonnet is dealing with injuries, and the depth chart behind them is basically nonexistent. That means Seattle is going to have to hit the 2026 NFL Draft to find Walker's replacement, even if the talent pool outside of Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love isn't exactly game-changing.
A Local Option That Just Makes Sense
Here's the thing though: the Seahawks might not need to look far. Washington Huskies running back Jonah Coleman was the absolute engine that powered UW's offense last season, and he could do the same thing for Seattle on the professional level. The dude is a throwback player in the best way possible. Coleman racked up 25 touchdowns over the last two seasons and he plays a north-south style that feels familiar if you've watched Walker operate in a Seahawks uniform. He picks a direction and goes, no hesitation.
Built Like a Brick House
Coleman isn't going to wow anybody with elite speed, and he's not a receiving threat. What he does offer is pure power between the tackles. At 5-9 and just under 230 pounds, the guy is compact and nearly impossible to tackle. His contact balance is elite for this class, and his ball security is solid. Coleman also has that nose for the end zone that separates the good backs from the great ones. He did all this damage for Washington while running behind an offensive line that wasn't exactly opening up highways, which suggests he could take a serious leap in Seattle's system.
The Timing Works
If Charbonnet can't get healthy in time, Coleman could actually start the season as RB1. Even if Charbonnet does get right, Coleman has the potential to earn a Walker-esque share of carries if he makes enough of an impression early on. It seems pretty likely Seattle is taking a running back somewhere in this draft. If Mike Macdonald and the Seahawks want to stay local for their answer, Coleman could make fans forget all about No. 9 heading out the door.
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