Seattle Seahawks Top Breakout Candidate in 2026
Summary
The Seattle Seahawks have two players who could become stars in the 2026 NFL season. Jadarian Price, a rookie running back, may need to take a big role early, while tight end AJ Barner is set to build on a strong 2025 season and become a key player.Key Facts
- Jadarian Price was picked 32nd overall in the 2026 NFL Draft by the Seahawks.
- Kenneth Walker III, the previous lead running back, moved to the Kansas City Chiefs.
- Zach Charbonnet is recovering from a torn ACL and may miss playing time.
- AJ Barner increased his playing time from 46% in 2024 to 78% in 2025.
- Barner caught 52 passes for 519 yards and six touchdowns in 2025.
- Barner had a strong performance in the Seahawks' Super Bowl win, with 54 yards and a touchdown.
- The Seahawks lost their offensive coordinator, Klint Kubiak, to the Las Vegas Raiders.
- Barner is seen as a reliable target for quarterback Sam Darnold, especially in important scoring situations.
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