Seahawks Grab Price in First Round

On April 24th, the Seattle Seahawks snagged running back Jadarian Price with their first round pick in the 2026 draft right at the end of the round.

A bunch of trades shook things up before their turn at pick 32, making it smart for General Manager John Schneider to stay put instead of dealing away the spot.

Kenneth Walker III, their four-year starter, bolted in free agency to the Kansas City Chiefs after a healthy final season where he grabbed Super.

Bowl MVP honors. That left a huge hole in running back, especially with Zach Sharbinay still recovering from a torn ACL and his status for week one up in the air.

Fans and analysts are buzzing about price stepping in right away since running backs can hit the ground running.

He has elite athleticism to handle past protection and catches out of the backfield, but he will need to prove it to lock down the starting gig over.

Sharbinay, had Seattle traded back amid all those early deals, Price might have been off the board, forcing them to grab a cornerback or edge rusher instead.

But running back was their top long-term need, so this pick lines up perfectly. Schneider and head coach Mike McDonald dodged a bullet with those pre-draft moves paving the way and Price could spark an offense ready to chase.

Another ring just like last season.