This Washington Running Back Might Be Exactly What the Seahawks Need Right Now
The Seahawks are reigning champs, but they've got some serious holes to fill. With cornerback Riq Woolen, safety Coby Bryant, running back Kenneth Walker III (who won Super Bowl LX MVP), and edge rusher Boye Mafe all gone, GM John Schneider has work to do. The good news? He might not have to look far. Washington's sending five draft-eligible Huskies to the NFL, and at least one could be a perfect fit for what Seattle's missing.
The UW Five Who Just Worked Out in Front of the Hawks
Five Huskies made the NFL combine back in February: cornerback Ephesians Prysock, cornerback Tacario Davis, running back Jonah Coleman, wide receiver Denzel Boston, and offensive lineman Carver Willis. All five showed up at UW's pro day on Monday in front of NFL scouts, including Seahawks reps. (Though interestingly, Schneider himself wasn't spotted there.)
Boston, a Pierce County native who hauled in 20 touchdowns over four seasons at Montlake, is the only one scouts are talking about as a legitimate first-round prospect. But here's the thing: the Seahawks don't really need another wideout. They just locked down Rashid Shaheed to a three-year, $51-million deal, and they're bringing back reigning NFL offensive player of the year Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Cooper Kupp, and Tory Horton for 2026. That's a loaded group.
Meet Jonah Coleman: The Running Back Seattle Actually Needs
This is where Jonah Coleman comes in. The 5-foot-8, 220-pound back from Stockton, California spent two productive years in Seattle after transferring from Arizona to follow coach Jedd Fisch before the 2024 season. In his final year as a Husky, Coleman racked up 1,811 yards rushing, 531 yards receiving, and 27 total touchdowns, even while dealing with a left knee injury during the second half of 2025.
Coleman's numbers remind you of what made Walker special. Walker averaged 6.2 yards per carry, 4.34 yards after contact, 46 rushes of 10 yards or more, and broke 88 tackles in 2021 at Michigan State. Coleman, playing behind a struggling offensive line and getting 70 fewer attempts, averaged 5.5 yards per carry, 4.34 yards after contact, 38 carries of 10 yards or more, and broke 67 tackles in 2024. NBC Sports called him a top-50 pick. Even more impressive? His pass protection work. Coleman allowed just 10 pressures and one sack over two seasons at UW, the kind of selfless blocking that every quarterback needs.