Seattle Seahawks fans have plenty of reasons to be excited about rookie running back Jadarian Price as the 2026 season approaches. Drafted with the No. 32 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, Price is stepping into a golden opportunity to make an immediate impact.

The backfield situation in Seattle has taken an unexpected turn. Starting running back Zach Charbonnet is recovering from a torn ACL and will miss the beginning of the season, opening the door for Price to shoulder a significant workload. According to Sports Illustrated's Eva Geitheim, Price is projected to rush for 767 yards on 150 carries and find the end zone seven times during his rookie campaign.

"Jadarian Price comes into Seattle as a replacement for Kenneth Walker III, but he will be splitting carries with Zach Charbonnet and the Seahawks' backfield," Geitheim noted. "Charbonnet is coming off a torn ACL, but should return to play at some point in 2026."

Price brings a complete skill set to the NFL level. His combination of size, speed, and quickness, along with his ability to accelerate after navigating through traffic, made him a standout at Notre Dame. In his final two collegiate seasons, he averaged 710 rushing yards per year on 116.5 carries, demonstrating both efficiency and durability.

While the Seahawks have veteran running backs who will also compete for touches, Price's talent and the early-season opportunity position him as a strong candidate for the 2026 AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award. For Seahawks fans and fantasy football enthusiasts alike, Price is a name to watch as the season unfolds.