The backfield has already changed since Kenneth Walker III left in free agency for the Chiefs, leaving Zach Charbonnet, who is recovering from an ACL injury, plus Emmanuel Wilson, George Holani, Kenny McIntosh, Cam Akers, and Velus Jones Jr. in contention as the Seahawks map out their approach at running back.
With a potential first-round trade in play, Seattle could also target backs later in the draft, including players such as Jadarian Price, Mike Washington Jr., and Jonah Coleman, as they weigh immediate help versus longer-term depth.
Mike Washington Jr. of Arkansas has emerged as a popular potential target for Seattle in the second round, a path that would align with the No. 64 overall pick and offer a versatile, workload-ready option behind Charbonnet once he’s back to full strength.
General manager John Schneider has contended that a replacement for Walker is a role that can be filled from within or outside the roster, praising the progression of Emmanuel Wilson and signaling openness to multiple options at running back.
Schneider has a track record of trading back in the draft to accumulate more selections, a strategy that could shape Seattle’s approach with only four current picks. As the draft unfolds, the Seahawks’ plan to bolster running back depth and maximize draft capital will remain a key storyline.
