Jadarian Price

NFL player. Position: RB. Team: SEA.

Quick Facts

Position: RB
Team: SEA (Seattle Seahawks)
Bye week (2026): 11
FantasyPros PPR rank (pulled 2026-05-21): 79

2026 Outlook

Round 1 pick (No. 32) to Seattle, landing in what most analysts call the single best rookie RB spot in this class. FantasyPros reported Price's ADP jumped 41 spots (over three rounds) immediately after the draft, reflecting the market's enthusiasm for his landing spot (per 13 Fantasy Football Risers & Fallers (2026)). The Seahawks' connection to Price throughout pre-draft process paid off, with most mocks having projected him to land in Seattle. Walks into the Kenneth Walker role with Zach Charbonnet sidelined long-term (torn ACL in January, possibly out until the second half — Charbonnet is also a 2027 UFA). Only Emanuel Wilson, George Holani, and Kenny McIntosh stand in the way of a bell-cow workload.

Fantasy Points' Scott Barrett: Round 1 RBs have averaged 15.5 FPG (~RB12) as rookies over the past decade, with only two of 14 failing to clear 13.5 FPG. Current Underdog ADP is RB25 — Barrett calls it a value bet, expecting mid-range RB2 floor.

Price's college profile carries some concerns despite landing spot optimism. He was a "touchdown monster" with a 10% touchdown rate in his final season at Notre Dame, but accumulated only 15 receptions in three collegiate years — a potential red flag for volume ceiling at the NFL level. However, he appears to have the skill to catch passes at the NFL level and should see significantly more targets in his first pro season (per 13 Fantasy Football Risers & Fallers (2026)).

Caveats: never started in college, never topped 120 carries in a season, totaled only 15 receptions at Notre Dame. Played in a system that may inflate RB numbers, though he appears to have the skill to catch passes at the NFL level—he'll likely see significantly more targets in his first pro season than he did in college. Two critical factors will determine his fantasy value: he must be efficient in pass protection (to ensure he sees sufficient snaps) and show he can catch passes. (per Seahawks insider reveals why Zach Charbonnet's best case is still bad) Round 1 capital plus an open path to touches is a strong combination.

FantasyPros flags Price as possessing "Massive second-half breakout potential" with a realistic path to lead Seattle in carries by season's end. He's positioned as one of the best upside RB targets outside the early rounds, making him a candidate for significant mid-season usage increases as coaches gain confidence. (per 12 High-Upside Fantasy Football Draft Picks (2026))

Role / Depth Chart

Projected lead back behind only Wilson (passing-downs) until Charbonnet returns.

Injury Status

Healthy. No mileage concerns coming out of college.

Recent News

2026-05-26 — 2026 Schedule: Analyzing the Cowboys' 6 NFC Opponents - Dallas Cowboys (2026 Schedule: Analyzing the Cowboys' 6 NFC Opponents - Dallas Cowboys)
2026-05-17 — 2026 NFL Schedule Release: 5 Storylines To Watch In Rams-Seahawks Christmas Game On FOX (2026 NFL Schedule Release: 5 Storylines To Watch In Rams-Seahawks Christmas Game On FOX)
2026-05-14 — Seattle Seahawks 2026 schedule: Super Bowl rematch opener headlines 6 primetime games... (Seattle Seahawks 2026 schedule: Super Bowl rematch opener headlines 6 primetime games...)
2026-05-21 — 2026 NFL Preview: The 10 New Coordinators Who Could Shape Upcoming Season (2026 NFL Preview: The 10 New Coordinators Who Could Shape Upcoming Season)
2026-02-24 — Way-Too-Early RB Tiers For Fantasy Football: Who Joins Bijan Robinson Among The Elite? (Way-Too-Early RB Tiers For Fantasy Football: Who Joins Bijan Robinson Among The Elite?)
2026-05-24 — Field Yates' fantasy football PPR rankings: Top 160 for 2026 (Field Yates' fantasy football PPR rankings: Top 160 for 2026)
2026-05-17 — Backup QB Battles To Monitor For 2026 Fantasy Football (Backup QB Battles To Monitor For 2026 Fantasy Football)
2026-04-27 — Seahawks post-draft depth chart: Will Jadarian Price start? Where do other rookies... (Seahawks post-draft depth chart: Will Jadarian Price start? Where do other rookies...)
2026-05-11 — 2026 Fantasy Football RB Rankings May Update: Justin Boone's top running backs (2026 Fantasy Football RB Rankings May Update: Justin Boone's top running backs)
2026-05-31 — Best Running Backs for Fantasy Football 2026 (Best Running Backs for Fantasy Football 2026)

Open Questions

(scoped to this player — pulled from Fantasy Football Open Questions)

Sources

Worst draft ever The Athletic 2026 fantasy football dynasty mock draft
Dynasty Nerds 2026 rookie landing spots best and worst post-draft
Fantasy Points brain trust 2026 favorite rookie landing spots
Superflex dynasty rookie rankings 2026 (FantasyPros consensus)
Big Blue View 2026 rookie landing spots (Tyson best)
ESPN best rookie team fits and landing spots 2026
Yahoo 5 rookie landing spots that moved the needle 2026
Steel Curtain top 2026 rookie fantasy team fits