Seattle owns picks at No. 32, No. 64, No. 96 and No. 188, making the first two days of the draft decisive for how the backfield could be reshaped. Price is among the backs in the running for those early selections, depending on how the board falls.
One analyst views Price as a Day 2 target, comfortable in the mid-to-late second round, noting the 2026 running back class appears shallow and that the field drops off quickly after the top options. The conversation around Price centers on whether Seattle should address the position at No. 32 or wait for a Day 2 option such as Price’s peers.
Another voice within the Seahawks’ circle argues that taking Price at No. 32 would be prudent, given the team’s need at running back and the depth issues on the roster after recent departures and injuries. The argument hinges on the caliber of Price as a potential immediate contributor and the value the No. 32 pick can still offer at a thinner position group.
A separate insider suggested Price could still land in Round 1, with teams seeking a ready-made starter at running back potentially pushing him up the board due to the drop-off after the Notre Dame backs. This scenario would make Price an even more compelling option for Seattle at the top of the draft.
In Notre Dame’s recent season, Price posted an overall grade of 78.6 with a rushing grade of 79.9, compiling 113 carries for 674 yards and 11 touchdowns (6.0 yards per carry). He also forced 32 missed tackles, averaged 3.9 yards after contact per attempt, and caught six passes on seven targets for 87 yards and two touchdowns. As Seattle weighs immediate impact against long-term value, Price remains a central figure in the running back evaluation for the 2026 draft.
