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Grading the Jadarian Price pick for the Seattle Seahawks
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The Seattle Seahawks stayed put at pick No. 32 overall and decided to draft running back Jadarian Price from Notre Dame. Seattle was reportedly aiming to trade out of the first round... but either a trade didn't materialize, the Seahawks felt the value of Price was too great to pass up, or perhaps a combination of the two. The end result became only the fourth running back selected in the first round in franchise history.
Naturally, taking a running back in the first round (even though No. 32 is essentially a second round pick) is going to divide fans. Many felt they could have found one in the later rounds, or better use that No. 32 as ammo to get more picks. As it stands, Seattle only has three selections remaining in the 2026 NFL draft.
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We at Seahawks Wire are taking the time to weigh in and give our grades for the Jadarian Price pick.
Kole Musgrove - Seahawks Wire Managing Editor: A-
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I like this pick a lot. Seattle is a run-first team without a running back. They have to find a way to replace the 1,757 yards and 17 touchdowns lost from Kenneth Walker and Zach Charbonnet . A running back room of Emanuel Wilson , George Holani and Kenny McIntosh wasn't going to get the job done alone. The need was far too glaring, in my opinion, to pass up drafting the second best running back in the class. Of course, this will make the rest of the draft more difficult for Seattle, but it's hard to not get excited about this pick. Especially knowing he had an explosive run rate of 21.2% which was No. 1 in the class.
Matt Legros - Seahawks Wire Contributor: A-
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Price was the perfect pick for the Seahawks at No. 32 overall. Seattle’s offense had greatest need for a running back or a tight end in the draft. Price is a graceful rusher who, with the same carries as Jeremiyah Love at Notre Dame last season, easily clears 1,100 yards rushing. The gifts that Price has as a ball-carrier cannot be understated. Seattle will be in good hands with Price and Emanuel Wilson at running back until Zach Charbonnet returns from his torn ACL later in the 2026 NFL season.
Dom Skene - Seahawks Wire Contributor: B
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Price fits Seattle’s biggest need and replaces the biggest tool they lost this offseason in Kenneth Walker’s explosive running ability. The offense immediately gains that back with Price. He’s a clear second in talent to to Jeremiyah Love, but still leagues better than Mike Washington Jr. and the rest of the pack that’ll go in Rounds 3-7. Despite backing Love up at Notre Dame and in this draft class, he might have better stats his rookie year, starting in a more efficient offense who’s ready to plug-and-play him. The cornerbacks and edge rushers are deep on Day 2, but the running backs are not. It’s not the flashiest value, but the right answer usually isn’t.
Randy Elkins - Seahawks Wire Guest Contributor: B-
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While I understand the necessity for a running back with Charbonnet healing up, I would have rather seen a guard or cornerback at this spot. The Seahawks having great depth at cornerback makes this pick a little more palatable, but I don't love taking a running back this early.
This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: 2026 NFL Draft: grading the Jadarian Price pick for the Seahawks
