Seattle Sports insider Mike Salk argues the team should use the No. 32 pick on a running back, specifically former Notre Dame star Jadarian Price. He notes the pick’s proximity to the second round in a reportedly weak class and points to Seattle’s need after Kenneth Walker’s departure and Zach Charbonnet’s injury absence.
Salk acknowledges first-round drafting of a running back is usually avoided, but contends this year’s circumstances make Price a compelling exception if he’s available at 32. He believes Price could provide an immediate, ready-made starter for a Seahawks backfield that needs more stable production.
Price’s draft standing has also drawn attention from others. Albert Breer suggests there’s a realistic outside shot Price could fall into the bottom of the first round, particularly if teams prioritize backfield reliability and see Price as their last chance to land a ready-made starter.
In Notre Dame’s run-heavy system last season, Price posted a 78.6 overall PFF grade and a 79.9 rushing grade, compiling 113 carries for 674 yards and 11 touchdowns on 6.0 yards per carry. He also forced 32 missed tackles and averaged 3.9 yards after contact per attempt, plus contributed six receptions for 87 yards and two touchdowns.
NFL analyst Daniel Jeremiah also believes Seattle should target a back in Round 1, naming Price as the right draft prospect for them. He argues that without Price, Seattle might struggle to find a dependable starter next season, framing this as a two-starting-running-back draft cohort.
Taken together, the discussion around Jadarian Price positions him as a plausible No. 32 option for Seattle, with other Day 1 or Day 2 targets available for the later picks. The Seahawks will weigh the potential for an immediate starter against long-term depth as they chart their backfield for 2026.
