When the Seattle Seahawks selected former Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price with the No. 32 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, many analysts raised eyebrows. After all, Price spent his college career playing second fiddle to Jeremiyah Love, the Fighting Irish's star rusher. But here's the twist: Price may have actually landed in a better spot than his former teammate.

Price's college numbers were modest—113 carries for 674 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2025, with just 15 total receptions over three seasons. Yet at Seattle's rookie minicamp, he's already turning heads with his pass-catching skills. That versatility could be a game-changer for a Seahawks team that just lost MVP Kenneth Walker III to free agency and Zach Charbonnet to an ACL injury. Price is stepping into a starting role on the Super Bowl defending champions, an offense built to repeat their 2025 success.

Meanwhile, Love was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals at No. 3 overall—a high pick, but a tricky situation. He joins a crowded backfield featuring James Conner, Tyler Allgeier, and Trey Benson. And the Cardinals? They're a rebuilding team without a clear quarterback solution. Love might put up big numbers, but they could be "empty calories"—similar to what Ashton Jeanty did for a 3-14 Raiders squad last season.

For Price, the path is clearer. He's not just a backup anymore; he's the lead back on a championship-caliber team with sky-high expectations. Sometimes, the best draft pick isn't the highest one—it's the one that lands you in the perfect situation.