The Seattle Seahawks lost some key players in free agency, and to fill one of those new voids, many mock drafts have general manager John Schneider taking Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price. That includes a new mock by FanSided's Jason La Canfora.
Canfora writes about Price potentially going to Seattle, "Price didn’t get beat up as much in college as Love, and he fills one of the few immediate voids on this roster. Plus, we hear the Hawks love him. He could be special catching the ball in their offense. This pick is very likely to be a trade out, but maybe Seattle will surprise us."
That last part is key. If Price, who many believe is the second-best running back in the draft, lasts until the final pick in the first round, then he might last a bit longer into round two. That means that Seattle could trade back out of the first round and still wind up with Price while also adding other selections.
New FanSided mock follows trend of Seattle Seahawks taking Jadarian Price
To be sure, the Seahawks don't have to take a running back, especially early in the draft, but the move would make sense. The team lost Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker in free agency, as he signed with the Kansas City Chiefs. 2025 backup and presumed 2026 starter, Zach Charbonnet, tore his ACL in the playoffs and might not be fully healthy for Week 1.
Moreover, Charbonnet is entering the final year of his rookie deal, and the Seahawks could look to address the position in the 2026 draft for the long-term. That could mean choosing Jadarian Price.
The only real issue for the running back at Notre Dame was a concerning one. He struggled with untimely fumbles last season, coughing up the ball three times within his opponent's 10-yard line. That meant taking likely points off the board for the Fighting Irish. That won't fly in the NFL, a league that highly values ball security.
Still, the RB is nearly 5'11" and a bit over 200 pounds, ran a 4.49 40-yard dash, catches the ball well, makes elite cuts, reaches his top speed quickly, and can return kicks, if needed. There is a lot to like about Price, and if he can simply hold on to the ball better, he could be a Pro Bowler at the level beyond college.
Luckily for the Seattle Seahawks, running back has become a relatively devalued position in the NFL. This means John Schneider might be able to trade back, pick up an extra selection or two this year, and still take a player at a position of need. Head coach Mike Macdonald would be able to worry a bit less about the offense next season and get back to creating an elite defense.
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