Ken Walker's Departure Haunts Hawks Fans: "Nobody Else Comes Close"
The Seahawks just watched one of their best do walk out the door, and according to the fans who bleed green and blue, Kenneth Walker III's exit stings worse than anything else this offseason. A new SB Nation Reacts survey asked Seattle's most plugged-in supporters which free agent loss will hurt the most, and the answer was crystal clear: Walker dominated the poll with a whopping 46% of the vote, leaving everyone else in the dust.
Ken Walker Leaves the Biggest Hole
It is not even close. Walker's 46% support shows just how central he was to everything the Seahawks were trying to do on offense. This is not just about losing production, it is about losing identity. The guy was RB1, the heartbeat of the attack, and now he is gone.
The gap between first and second place tells you everything. Coby Bryant grabbed 35% in the runner-up spot, proving his role in the secondary meant a lot to fans. He brought versatility and consistency that the defense relied on. After that, the votes drop off hard: Riq Woolen pulled 9%, Boye Mafe got 8%, and Dareke Young rounded things out with just 2%. All important contributors, but none of them move the needle like Walker did.
Draft Priorities Show Seattle's Roster Holes
So how do fans think the team should rebuild? The survey asked where the Seahawks should focus when the draft rolls around, and the answer is a little bit of everything.
Cornerback leads the way at 29%, with fans clearly concerned about the secondary after losing pieces like Bryant and Woolen. Edge rusher sits right on its heels at 28%, because Seattle still needs to generate pressure up front. Then here is where it gets interesting: running back comes in at 27%, almost tying those defensive positions. Why? Because replacing Walker's production feels like an urgent priority to the 12s.
Interior offensive line gets 12% support as a secondary concern, while safety and other positions barely register at 2% each. The takeaway is simple: this team does not have one glaring problem, it has several. Whether it is cornerback, pass rush, or filling the Walker-sized hole at running back, the draft needs to address multiple needs.
Multiple Holes to Fill
The clearer picture here is that losing Walker opened up bigger conversations than just "who replaces him at back." It exposed how many pieces Seattle needs to get right heading into the draft. The 12s are locked in, watching to see which direction general manager John Schneider takes this team. Defensive reinforcement or offensive rebuild? The next few weeks will say everything about where the Seahawks think they can find their edge in 2026.
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