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Seahawks Grab ‘Powerful’ Kenneth Walker Replacement in Mel Kiper’s Mock Draft

Seahawks Grab ‘Powerful’ Kenneth Walker Replacement in Mel Kiper’s Mock Draft

Summary

The Seattle Seahawks lost star running back Kenneth Walker and plan to draft a new running back in 2026. ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr. predicts they will pick Notre Dame’s Jadarian Price, who many believe could be a future NFL star.

Key Facts

  • Kenneth Walker, a top running back, left the Seahawks during free agency.
  • The Seahawks have only four picks in the 2026 NFL draft, the fewest in the league.
  • Mel Kiper Jr. predicts Seattle will choose Jadarian Price at pick 32 in the first round.
  • Price is considered the second-best running back in the 2026 draft class after Jeremiyah Love.
  • Price has 1,692 yards and 21 touchdowns over three college seasons.
  • He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.49 seconds at the combine.
  • Price is noted for being powerful, fast, and skilled at finding gaps and avoiding defenders.
  • Another Seahawk running back, Zach Charbonnet, is recovering from a serious knee injury.

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