Mel Kiper Names Surprise Favorite for NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year
Summary
ESPN analyst Mel Kiper named Seattle Seahawks running back Jadarian Price as his pick for the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. Price is expected to share carries with other players but has shown strong potential with big runs and the ability to catch passes.Key Facts
- Mel Kiper called Jadarian Price a dark-horse candidate for Offensive Rookie of the Year.
- Price averaged six yards per carry and scored 11 rushing touchdowns in college.
- He had several long runs, including runs over 30 yards in multiple games.
- Price is expected to share playing time with Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet.
- Other top rookies include Arizona’s Jeremiyah Love, Tennessee’s Carnell Tate, New Orleans’ Jordyn Tyson, New York Jets’ Kenyon Sadiq, Philadelphia’s Makai Lemon, and Cleveland’s KC Concepcion.
- Many rookies, including Love and Tate, are expected to get significant playing time with their teams.
- Kiper’s pick of Price is surprising because Seattle does not usually rely on one lead running back.
- Price’s playing style includes gaining yards after contact and potential as a receiver out of the backfield.
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