The Seattle Seahawks made headlines once again in the 2026 NFL Draft, selecting Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price with the 32nd overall pick. The question on everyone's mind: Did Seattle pay the right Price for their future backfield star?
Price steps into a massive void left by Super Bowl 60 MVP Kenneth Walker III, who departed in free agency for the Kansas City Chiefs. Expectations are high, but Price brings a skill set that could make him a perfect fit for Seattle's offense.
Let's start with the elephant in the room: Price's weight. At 203 pounds, his Relative Athletic Score (RAS) shows a red flag. But Price himself has addressed this, stating in post-draft interviews that he played heavier in college and plans to bulk up to around 210 pounds this season. For context, that's just one pound lighter than Walker's listed weight of 211. And if you've seen photos of Price, you know he's built solid and powerful. If we plug 210 pounds into the RAS calculator while keeping his testing numbers the same, his score jumps to an impressive 8.71.
Speaking of testing, Price's athletic profile is solid. His 40-yard dash of 4.49 seconds and broad jump both land in the "green" zone. His Mockdraftable spider chart shows above-average marks across the board, with the exception of his 10-yard split and height. But here's the thing: Price plays faster than his numbers suggest. That low 10-yard split? Don't let it fool you—his game speed is electric.
When looking for comps, one name stands out: Felix Jones. Like Price, Jones was an explosive, lighter back with elite kick return ability who shared a backfield in Dallas with Marion Barber III and DeMarco Murray. While Jones never fully broke out, Price has the chance to carve his own path in Seattle.
Price's kick return prowess is a game-changer. In today's NFL, where field position is king, having a back who can flip the field on special teams adds immense value. It's a skill that sets him apart and could make him an immediate contributor, even as he adjusts to the pro game.
The Seahawks have a history of finding value at running back in the draft. Price has the tools to be the next in that lineage—if he can put it all together. For now, Seattle fans have every reason to be excited about their new backfield weapon.