Somewhat surprisingly, the Seattle Seahawks didn't trade out of the first round. They didn't add depth to their defense, either. Instead, they took the second running back off the board, adding Notre Dame star Jadarian Price.
Price was projected to go in the second round, and the Seahawks' depth needs on defense made this somewhat of a head-scratcher to some. Nevertheless, he was head and shoulders over the rest of this thin running back class, and with no established starter on the team, he should be primed for a big role out of the gate.
Considering that, Seahawks legend Richard Sherman gave his stamp of approval for this selection. While he acknowledged that Zach Charbonnet will still have a featured role once he's healthy, he thinks Price can take the reins from Kenneth Walker III.
Richard Sherman thinks the Seattle Seahawks struck gold with Jadarian Price
“I think it’s a great pick,” Sherman said on his podcast. “They clearly see this as the heir apparent to K9 and their answer to a major offseason question about what they would do at running back after his departure. This move from the Seattle Seahawks makes that direction pretty clear.”
The Seahawks let the reigning Super Bowl MVP leave in free agency. Charbonnet is not a speedy running back or an every-down-type player; he's a goal-line specialist with great hands in the passing game. Price, on the other hand, gives them the home-run-hitting speedster they lacked since Walker left the building.
Even though he took a back seat to Jeremiyah Love, Price still showed glimpses of star play with the Fighting Irish. Just last season, he turned 113 carries into 674 yards and 11 rushing touchdowns, adding six receptions for 87 yards and two scores.
He never averaged under 5.8 yards per carry, and while expecting that in the pros is just unrealistic, he can still flourish in a primary role. It wouldn't be the first time a backup ends up becoming a superstar once he gets an opportunity to showcase his skills.
For the Seahawks, this is just business as usual. General manager John Schneider is clearly thinking about a repeat, and doing what worked so well for them last season might be the smartest way to do so. He kept most of the core in town, and he added someone who, on paper, should be able to do exactly what his predecessor did for them.
Of course, Walker III is a true workhorse and one of the fastest running backs in the game, and the Seahawks won't have an offensive guru like Klint Kubiak scheming guys open anymore. Even so, Price gives them a pro-ready playmaker with plenty to prove and similar traits.
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