Seahawks Lock in Notre Dame's Jadarian Price at End of First Round
The Seahawks made their move official Thursday night, and it was straightforward: no trade, no waiting until Friday. At 7:59 p.m., Seattle kept the final pick of the first round and announced running back Jadarian Price from Notre Dame as their selection. Price is heading to the Pacific Northwest to fill a massive hole in the backfield left behind by Kenneth Walker III's departure in free agency.
The Pick That Answers a Big Question
Going into the draft, Seattle had four picks to work with, but Mike Macdonald's crew decided to stay put instead of trading down. That decisiveness paid off with Price, a 5-foot-11, 220-pound back who was widely considered the second best running back available in this class, behind only his Notre Dame teammate Jeremiyah Love, who went third overall to Arizona.
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👉 Claim Your Free $10 at KalshiThe numbers back up the hype. Last year Price averaged 6.0 yards per carry at Notre Dame, proving he can move the ball effectively when given the chance. Pro Football Focus saw the potential immediately: Price has the look, strength and explosiveness of an NFL back. His vision and anticipation for space can be hit or miss when running between the tackles off man-blocking concepts, but in a zone-blocking scheme, he can be an effective part of a two-man backfield setup.
Filling the Void
Walker's exit left a significant gap in the Seattle offense that Brian Fleury and the coaching staff needed to address early. Price's size, athleticism, and production at Notre Dame suggest he could step in and contribute right away. In a zone-blocking scheme, the kind Seattle could deploy him in, he has the tools to thrive alongside Sam Darnold and the Seahawks' receiving weapons.
The pick represents a clear statement: this team wants to compete for another championship, and that means investing in the run game. Price just might be the answer.
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