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Seahawks Predicted to Draft Notre Dame RB in Round 1 to Replace Kenneth Walker
Charles Davis' latest mock draft has Seattle selecting Jadarian Price at 32nd overall.
Published on Mar. 5, 2026
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The Seattle Seahawks are expected to lose star running back Kenneth Walker III in free agency this offseason due to salary cap constraints. In his latest mock draft, NFL.com's Charles Davis predicts the Seahawks will address this need by selecting Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price with the 32nd overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Why it matters
The Seahawks are in their Super Bowl window, but the loss of Walker, who was the Super Bowl MVP, will leave a significant hole in their backfield. Drafting a talented running back like Price in the first round could help offset that departure and keep the Seahawks' offense productive.
The details
Price, a redshirt junior at Notre Dame, is projected to be selected in the first round after running for 674 yards and 11 touchdowns last season. He averaged 6.0 yards per carry and also contributed as a receiver, catching 6 passes for 87 yards and 2 touchdowns. While not as productive as Notre Dame's starter Jeremiyah Love, Price has shown he can be an effective runner and pass-catcher in a limited role.
- The 2026 NFL Draft is scheduled for April 24-26, 2026.
The players
Kenneth Walker III
The Seahawks' starting running back and Super Bowl MVP who is expected to depart in free agency due to salary cap constraints.
Jadarian Price
A redshirt junior running back at Notre Dame who is projected to be selected in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft as a potential replacement for Kenneth Walker III on the Seahawks.
Jeremiyah Love
The starting running back at Notre Dame, who is expected to be drafted ahead of his teammate Jadarian Price.
What they’re saying
“With Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III ticketed for free agency and Zach Charbonnet returning from a postseason knee injury, The Golden Domer could shine for the reigning Super Bowl champions.”
— Charles Davis, NFL.com Analyst (NFL.com)
What’s next
The Seahawks will have to determine if drafting a running back in the first round is the best use of their top pick, given their other roster needs and the depth of the running back class. They may also explore trade options or free agent signings to address the position.
The takeaway
The Seahawks' decision to potentially draft a running back in the first round highlights the importance of the position to their offense and the challenge of replacing a star player like Kenneth Walker III within the constraints of the salary cap. This move could pay dividends if the Seahawks are able to find a talented and productive back to anchor their ground game.
