Key insights include endorsements from Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman, who highlighted Price’s explosiveness, ability to create plays in multiple directions, strong special teams value, and ongoing development in receiving, pass protection, and route running. ESPN’s Brady Henderson also projected Price to play a significant role early, while Seahawks GM John Schneider emphasized Price’s competitiveness and fit with the team’s plans, noting concern about potential contenders drafting ahead.
Price’s college metrics bolster the pick: a 78.6 overall PFF grade, a 79.9 rushing grade (ranked 157th among 406 qualified backs), 674 rushing yards on 113 carries with 11 touchdowns, and a 6.0-yard average per attempt. He also contributed as a receiver and demonstrated tackle-breaking ability with 32 missed tackles forced. This profile, combined with Seattle’s running back needs, underpins the expectation that Price could contribute immediately and grow into a primary or co-primary back in the near term.
Key takeaways:
– Price is viewed as a complete back with home-run speed, strong special teams value, and room to develop in the passing game and pass protection.
– The Seahawks intend for Price to contribute early, potentially as a No. 2 or co-No. 1 back, alongside or in place of Walker’s production.
– The pick aligns with Seattle’s need to rebuild the backfield after free-agent departures and injury setbacks.
