Story perspectives

Seahawks Draft Jadarian Price 32nd, Replacing Walker

4/25/2026

Summary

Seahawks Draft Price

Seattle Seahawks selected RB Jadarian Price with the 32nd overall pick on April 24, 2026.
The pick replaces Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III, who left for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Price, who posted 674 yards, 11 touchdowns on 113 carries (6.0 y/c), was praised by GM John Schneider for his cut-back skill, loyalty and character.
He will compete with Emanuel Wilson, Zach Charbonnet, George Holani and Kenny McIntosh as Seattle retains picks No. 64, 96 and 188.

Summary

Price Drafted

Make-A-Wish survivor Dylan announced Seattle’s first-round pick of Jadarian Price.
Price’s mother, Jessica Butler, survived breast cancer after 16 rounds of chemotherapy, which motivated his perseverance.
Despite Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) offers, Price stayed at Notre Dame, citing loyalty and family.
After a 2022 Achilles rupture, Price returned to average over 6 yards per carry and 18 rushing touchdowns in his final two seasons.

History

Historical Context

In 1976 the NFL awarded Seattle an expansion franchise, and the Seahawks entered the draft, later acquiring future Hall of Famer Steve Largent, while finishing their inaugural season 2-12. The early emphasis on building through low-round selections and character-focused scouting set a pattern that still guides Seattle’s draft strategy as the team seeks playoff contention in the late 2020s.

1 of 3

Seahawks Draft Price

Seattle Seahawks selected RB Jadarian Price with the 32nd overall pick on April 24, 2026.
The pick replaces Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III, who left for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Price, who posted 674 yards, 11 touchdowns on 113 carries (6.0 y/c), was praised by GM John Schneider for his cut-back skill, loyalty and character.
He will compete with Emanuel Wilson, Zach Charbonnet, George Holani and Kenny McIntosh as Seattle retains picks No. 64, 96 and 188.

1 / 3