The 2026 NFL Draft is approaching fast and league scouts are solidifying their big boards. Running Back Jadarian Price could be among the players who hear their name called early in Pittsburgh this week when the NFL welcomes its newest class of rookies.
USA TODAY Sports has all the latest on where the prospect out of Notre Dame may land.
Here's how USA TODAY's latest mock draft currently projects draft day will play out for the former college star.
While they would have liked to retain Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III, other priorities like re-signing WR/KR Rashid Shaheed took precedence. But Seattle doesnt have the luxury of standing pat in the run game, either, given RB2 Zach Charbonnet tore his ACL in January. Price is a slasher who starred in a timeshare with Love at Notre Dame and could nicely fill Walker's role maybe one of Shaheed's, too, if the Seahawks opt to make him a bigger part of the offense in 2026. And it does make sense to get a back in Round 1 and the option of a fifth year of contractual control if he pans out.
Versatile running back who may have a better draft pedigree if not for playing behind one of the best prospects in the class (Jeremiyah Love). Fast enough to be a home-run hitter but uses patience between the tackles. Smaller frame raises some questions and may be limited to a split role in the backfield until proven otherwise.
Despite playing a supporting behind Jeremiyah Love at Notre Dame, Jadarian Price offers significant value as a home-run threat both out of the backfield and as a kickoff returner (three career touchdowns). The two main knocks on Price, who decided to forego his final year of eligibility, are his lack of production in the receiving game (15 career catches) and a penchant for fumbling, including three bobbles in 2025. Two of those became turnovers, and all three happened in the deep red zone as the Irish offense was moving to score. -- Mike Berardino, South Bend Tribune
The 2026 NFL Draft will take place between April 23-25 in Pittsburgh.
Time: 8 p.m. ET (Round 1); 7 p.m. ET (Rounds 2-3); Noon ET (Rounds 4-7)
Streaming: NFL+; ESPN Unlimited & Select; Fubo
Fans have several options to choose from to watch the 2026 NFL Draft. NFL Network and ESPN will have separate broadcasts, each providing a different analysis of each pick as it happens on draft night.
Cord-cutters can stream the different broadcasts on NFL+, the NFL's proprietary streaming service; ESPN Select or ESPN Unlimited, ESPN's streaming services; or cable alternative Fubo , which offers a free trial.
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