Seahawks Rookie Jadarian Price Draws Dalvin Cook Comparison

Seattle selected running back Jadarian Price with the No. 32 overall pick in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. He joins a crowded backfield that includes Kenneth Walker III, who averaged 13 carries per game last season, veterans George Holani and Emanuel Wilson, and the recovering Zach Charbonnet, who is expected to return from a torn ACL.

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Safety Julian Love said Price’s explosiveness reminds him of a “prime Dalvin Cook.” ESPN writers Jeremy Fowler, Dan Graziano and Ben Solak noted that Seattle traditionally spreads carries among multiple backs, but expect Price’s role to expand as the regular season approaches.

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Dalvin Cook recorded at least 1,100 rushing yards in each of four consecutive seasons (2019-2022), peaking in 2020 with 1,557 yards and 16 touchdowns. Kenneth Walker III’s 13-carry average last season illustrates the limited opportunities available to any newcomer in Seattle’s backfield.

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If Price develops along the trajectory of Cook, the Seahawks could secure a long-term feature back while still leveraging the depth of their veteran group. Continued strong performances in training camp may accelerate his integration into the offense, increasing competition for touches and potentially reshaping Seattle’s rushing strategy.

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• “Price's burst is like a prime Dalvin Cook,” — Julian Love

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• “Seattle likes to spread the wealth at tailback (Kenneth Walker III averaged 13 carries per game last season). George Holani and Emanuel Wilson are steady veterans who should be factors early, and Macdonald says he thinks Zach Charbonnet (torn ACL) is getting closer based on how he looks in workouts. But Price's profile should only grow as we approach September,” — Jeremy Fowler, Dan Graziano and Ben Solak of ESPN

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