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Jadarian Price
RB · SEA

Jadarian Price

Position RB
Team SEA
Bye Week 11
PPR Rank #79

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. The Seahawks specifically targeted Price's competitive nature—he turned down millions in NIL money to stay at Notre Dame and compete with Jeremiyah Love for touches, exemplifying the team's "Competitor Scale" draft philosophy (per Assessing Seahawks 2026 draft by "Competitor Scale" after Super Bowl win). 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.

Redraft ADP positioned at ~RB61 (Round 6), reflecting market uncertainty about the backfield. Fantasy Footballers notes Price offers the cleanest path-to-touches situation of any rookie not named Love: if Charbonnet isn't ready Week 1 (early signals suggest he won't be), Price is the lead back on a team that historically leans on the run. This is the discount play—you're paying for the uncertainty in the backfield but getting first-round capital and an open depth chart. If Charbonnet returns to form midseason, Price becomes 1A/1B with a soft ceiling; if not, he could be the best rookie value of the year. (per Analyzing the 2026 Rookie RB Class for Redraft - Fantasy Footballers Podcast) Sports Illustrated ranks Price No. 2 in post-draft top-five RB selections, noting the opportunity to establish himself as the lead ball-carrier in an explosive Seahawks offense while Charbonnet recovers from a torn ACL. George Holani flagged as underrated potential competition for early-season work. (per Five 2026 NFL Draft Running Backs Are Already Creating Serious Separation)

At minicamp (June 9), Price alternated into the starting unit with George Holani, getting more first-team reps than in OTAs and earning entire drives with the starters. Holani opened minicamp as the first RB behind Sam Darnold but Price is gaining ground in the RB room depth chart (per Seahawks minicamp: Zach Charbonnet surprise, the full Devon Witherspoon, more)).

June 26 update — Lead back role now uncontested: Sports Illustrated identifies Price as one of the 12 rookies who landed in perfect situations. The article notes the Seahawks "don't believe in paying running backs" and let Super Bowl 60 MVP Kenneth Walker III sign with Kansas City in free agency. With Walker gone and Charbonnet still recovering from a torn ACL, "there isn't much standing in Price's way from being the lead back." The combination of first-round draft capital, clear depth chart opportunity, and an offense that wants to "run the football under new offensive coordinator Brian Fleury" positions Price as one of the cleanest rookie RB situations in 2026. (per These NFL Rookies Hit the Jackpot by Landing in Perfect Situations)

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)) Post-draft, FantasyPros' dynasty panel pegged Price as the "biggest riser" after the NFL Draft, given first-round draft capital and the Charbonnet injury timeline creating an immediate path to major touches. The panel highlighted debate about whether Price truly belongs alongside top-tier receivers, with some noting the risk of overreacting to short-term opportunity (per 2026 Dynasty Rookie Rankings & Tiers (Fantasy Football)).

Justin Boone projects Price as borderline low-end RB2/high-end RB3 with potential for more if he wins the coaching staff's confidence, noting that recent first-round RB picks near the end of the round (Edwards-Helaire, Michel, Penny) haven't always panned out, though Price's situation with Charbonnet sidelined is excellent (per Justin Boone's 2026 RB Rankings Update).

July 14 rookie profile: RotoBaller assesses Price as ADP 67.6, RB26 overall, flagged as early-season league winner. Much offseason talk suggested committee approach to Seattle backfield, but with George Holani and Emanuel Wilson (undrafted FAs) holding things until Zach Charbonnet (ACL) returns, Price has ample opportunity to prove value. When Charbonnet does return, likely won't be until Week 7 earliest and will probably be inefficient. Price no stranger to timeshares—split time with Jeremiyah Love at Notre Dame, producing 1,420 rushing yards and 18 TDs on 233 carries. Last season both Charbonnet and Kenneth Walker III averaged 11.4 ppg, putting Price in prime position to be solid RB2 in rookie season with RB1 upside while Charbonnet recovers (per 10 Instant-Impact Fantasy Football Rookies: First-Year Breakout Candidates to Draft (2026) - RotoBaller).

July 17 training camp storylines: Seattle Seahawks' official preview confirmed Price, George Holani, Emanuel Wilson, and Kenny McIntosh will compete for reps heading into camp. Coach Mike Macdonald emphasized Price's versatility: "We're going to run wide zone and he's going to run wide zone. We're going to run some gap scheme. He's going to run some of that too and then the pass game he can come live, too." Macdonald noted Price will also compete for special teams duties, including potential kick return work. GM John Schneider described Price as "outstanding" and a "Competitor" who "stood alone" on Seattle's draft board—"We were kind of concerned people were going to go ahead of us because we felt like he was so out there in terms of mock drafts" (per Top 2026 Training Camp Storylines: Does Rookie Jadarian Price Win The Starting Job?).

Mid-July handcuff analysis: RotoBaller's Zero RB handcuff piece flags Price (ADP 61/RB26) as primed to seize an integral role in Seattle. College: 1,420 rushing yards and 18 TDs on 233 carries (shared backfield with Love), plus 22 targets/15 receptions/162 receiving yards/3 TDs. Fluid and instinctive runner with favorable blend of vision and acceleration. Workload should increase as Charbonnet recovers from torn ACL; Holani and Emanuel Wilson offer limited competition (Holani: 41 snaps/28 touches over two seasons; Wilson: 5.9 APG in final Green Bay season). Round 1 investment in Price should sustain extensive runway toward touches. (per 5 Fantasy Football Rookie RB Handcuffs to Draft: Zero RB Targets (2026))

Price's fit in Seattle's outside zone scheme is elite. His position coach at Notre Dame noted that Price "hasn't played as much outside zone as he would have liked" in college but expects him to thrive in Seattle's stretch-heavy scheme that will "accentuate his vision and acceleration." Price demonstrates exceptional footwork for bouncing runs to the edge, punishing defenders with efficient pads and quickly getting vertical to attack safeties—traits that translate perfectly to outside zone. Coach John Schneider specifically highlighted Price's "instant acceleration" as his superpower. With Price's three-down versatility, demonstrated pass-catching ability during minicamp drills, and ideal fit for coordinator Brian Fleury's outside zone principles, he profiles as having one of the highest floors among 2026 rookie RBs (per Seahawks rookie camp: Why Jadarian Price can thrive in outside zone scheme - The Athletic).

Sleeper candidate (July 14): Yahoo Sports flags Price as an underdrafted gem at ADP 62nd overall (Round 6). Lost plenty of carries to Jeremiyah Love at Notre Dame but still accumulated 100+ carries in each of his final two years (1,420 rushing yards, 18 TDs over that span). Yahoo notes "Price is more than capable of being a starting-caliber running back" and will get immediate opportunity with Charbonnet sidelined. If available in later rounds, represents strong value for mid-range RB2 potential (per 2026 Fantasy Football Sleepers: Underrated Value Picks To Win Your Draft - Yahoo Sports).

Breakout candidate projection (June 2026): Sports Illustrated identifies Price as one of five rookie breakout candidates for fantasy 2026. He's inheriting Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker's 221 abandoned carries and nearly 40 targets, with veteran Zach Charbonnet still recovering from an ACL tear. Price is expected to have little competition for the starting role. His "tendency to make big plays could make fantasy managers extremely happy come December" if Seattle uses him correctly. ADP around #61 overall, #26 RB. (per Carnell Tate, Makai Lemon Lead 5 Rookie Breakout Candidates for Fantasy Football in 2026)

July 20 training camp preview — Committee approach expected: Beat coverage entering training camp reveals Seahawks are expected to run a committee approach with Price, Emanuel Wilson, Kenny McIntosh, and Zach Charbonnet (when healthy). The article notes this committee model "worked so well" in 2025 to preserve Kenneth Walker III's health for the postseason and Super Bowl run. This suggests Price's path to "lead back" status is less clear-cut than some projections, with significant work distribution expected across the RB room, particularly once Charbonnet returns from ACL (per Top Seahawks Storylines Going Into Training Camp 2026).

July 22 injury confirmation: Sports Illustrated's update confirms Charbonnet will miss most of 2026, with best-case return in December. This essentially seals Price's path to featured back status for the first 12+ weeks of the season, giving him clear runway to establish himself as Seattle's primary option independent of committee concerns about Charbonnet's return (per Zach Charbonnet Injury Update Helps Case for Seahawks Rookie Fantasy Football Sleeper)

June 24 confirmation: Sports Illustrated reiterates Price's elite landing spot, noting he "will inherit a fairly large workload right away" from Kenneth Walker III who "left in free agency despite him winning Super Bowl 60." With Zach Charbonnet "recovering from a season-ending torn ACL suffered during the playoffs," Price is positioned as "the most naturally gifted back in this backfield now." The article also flags George Holani as "a late-round target in your fantasy drafts too" given the Seahawks backfield's open nature. (per NFL Draft Rookies That Are Painfully Obvious Winners in Fantasy Football)

PFSN position battle primer (June 2026): PFSN's rundown of all 32 teams flags the Seattle Seahawks RB battle as one worth monitoring. The article explicitly notes the team plans a "1A-1B approach" with Price and Charbonnet (if/when he returns), with Charbonnet's historical 1,000-yard rushing context setting the ceiling for Price's potential workload split. Given Charbonnet's extended injury recovery timeline, Price figures to lead the committee for most of the 2026 season. (per 32-team position battles—Cleveland QBs, Seattle RBs to watch)

Underdog Network ranking context (April 24): Ranked as RB2 in dynasty rankings after Jeremiyah Love. Profile includes a "late breakout" who was only an efficient committee member at Arkansas as a redshirt senior, but when given daylight, he was scoring. His NFL Combine athleticism is on par with Adrian Peterson, though he has some tightness on tape that held back his broken-tackle chances. He can catch the ball but didn't showcase a variety of routes and was inconsistent in pass protection. The Seahawks drafted him as the clear lead back with only Emanuel Wilson competing for snaps, giving him insurance in one of the cleanest situations in the draft class. (per Fantasy Football Rankings For The 2026 NFL Draft Class - Underdog Network).

Sports Illustrated profiles Price as having a tough situation but elite potential (July 2026). It's a challenging debut for any rookie to replace a Super Bowl MVP like Kenneth Walker III, but Price was drafted in the first round specifically because the Seahawks believe in his talent, athleticism, dynamic playmaking abilities, and speed. While he won't take all first-string reps while Zach Charbonnet recovers from a torn ACL, Price has the ability to take over the offense and become one of the most explosive runners in the league if he shows he can handle Fleury's run-game-friendly scheme and excel. Early draft consensus was he has potential to be the league's Offensive Rookie of the Year (per 3 Legitmate X Factors for Seahawks Offense in 2026).

Late-round sleeper value (July 2026): Stadium Rant highlights Price as an ADP 62 sleeper pick with significant runway to RB1 production. The profile emphasizes his Seahawks' path to volume after Charbonnet's torn ACL and Walker's free agency departure, positioning him as one of the cleanest rookie RB situations available (per 2026 Fantasy Football Sleepers - Underrated Value Picks).

July 28 second-ranked rookie RB: Stadium Rant's comprehensive rookie RB rankings place Price at #2 overall, behind only Jeremiyah Love. Highlights his path to "take over the Seattle Seahawks' running game" with 1,692 rushing yards and 24 TDs over three college seasons at Notre Dame as a backup to Love. Projected to rush for 900+ yards, 7 TDs, and 200+ receiving yards in his rookie season with an ADP of 67th overall—positioning him as a significant value in middle rounds. Even accounting for Zach Charbonnet's eventual return, Price is expected to remain the primary ball-carrier and goal-line specialist due to his superior talent and style of play compared to the recovering Charbonnet. (per 2026 Fantasy Football Rookie Running Backs: Who Are The Top Three To Draft? - Stadium Rant)

August 26 preservation strategy: HC Mike Macdonald and GM John Schneider have decided to sit Price out of both remaining preseason games, viewing the tape from joint practice and training camp as sufficient evaluation. "Macdonald and general manager John Schneider have seen enough of Price's speed, decisiveness in cutting into outside-zone run gaps and his pass catching to know Price is too valuable, and the running-back room too thinned by injuries already this preseason, to risk the rookie lead back in these games that don't count." This conservative approach underscores the team's confidence in Price as the season-opening starter. (per Seahawks Dealt More Unfortunate News 2 Weeks Before Start of NFL Season)

July 9 early season league winner projection: RotoBaller identifies Price as an "early season league winner" candidate in their mid-July 2026 breakout rankings. The profile emphasizes his path to significant touches with Zach Charbonnet sidelined by ACL injury (ADP 67.6, RB26). Unlike pre-draft consensus backing Love as the clear top rookie RB, Price profiles as having "ample opportunity to prove his value to Seattle's offense" while Charbonnet recovers. With only undrafted free agents George Holani and Emanuel Wilson providing competition, Price is positioned as "a solid RB2 in his rookie season with RB1 upside while Charbonnet recovers." His college profile—including 1,420 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns on 233 attempts while splitting time with Love at Notre Dame—demonstrates the skill to handle elevated volume. (per 10 Fantasy Football Rookie Breakout Candidates: First-Year Impact Players to Target (2026) - RotoBaller)

July 29 training camp update — Proving pass-game chops: During day 4 of 2026 training camp, Price displayed his receiving ability and route-running, getting multiple opportunities to catch passes and even beating LB Ernest Jones on a route during red zone drills. Coach Mike Macdonald highlighted the variety in Price's skillset, noting "there's some variety to the things he can do out of the backfield" and that Price was showing out in the passing game beyond just runs. Price followed up his strong route with a TD catch the following day on the same route, solidifying his three-down viability ahead of the season. (per 5 Observations From Day 4 Of 2026 Seahawks Training Camp)

August 9 fan fest practice — Minor leg soreness, expected return in days: Price missed practice due to leg soreness but head coach Mike Macdonald downplayed the injury, describing it as minor and suggesting it's "just a matter of days" before he returns. The Seahawks can't afford extended absence given the uncertainty surrounding Zach Charbonnet's ACL recovery, making Price's availability critical to the team's running game setup. (per Good News on and off the Field for Seahawks' Fan Fest Practice).

August 15 preseason update — Continued lower-body soreness, sitting out Cowboys game: Price missed multiple practices throughout the week due to persistent lower-body soreness (described as "somewhere between the upper leg and lower body soreness" by HC Macdonald). HC Macdonald characterized it as a minor issue "a matter of days" from resolution and reiterated Price is "on the mend." Price participated in Friday walkthrough but will not play in Week 1 preseason vs. Cowboys. George Holani should see significant action in his absence. The injury doesn't appear serious but bears monitoring as Price works back (per Seahawks Dealt Concerning News Before Cowboys Game Amid Key Injury - heavy.com).

August 26 status — Lower leg injury concerns persist: As of late August, Price continues to deal with lower leg injuries that have held him out of practice for periods during training camp. While neither his injury nor the overall rookie class injuries (including CB Bud Clark's broken ankle and CB Julian Neal's lower leg soreness) have been ruled season-ending for Price, the ongoing nature of his lower-body soreness continues to warrant monitoring heading into Week 1 (per Seahawks Rookie Class Could Be NFL's Worst Due to Injuries).

Role / Depth Chart

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

Injury Status

Healthy. No mileage concerns coming out of college.

FantasyPros highlights Price's "clearest path to immediate fantasy relevance" behind Jeremiyah Love, noting his second-round selection by Seattle and the Charbonnet ACL tear create a real shot to open the season as the lead back. His college profile shows outstanding vision (4.21 yards after contact average) and legitimate explosiveness, plus pass-protection ability that should keep him on the field for all three downs if he wins the coaching staff's trust early (per 12 Rookie Running Backs to Target (2026 Fantasy Football)).

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Sources

  • Worst draft ever The Athletic 2026 fantasy football dynasty mock draft
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  • 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

Coaches shaping Jadarian's role

Mike MacdonaldHead CoachBrian FleuryOffensive CoordinatorChris PartridgeDefensive Run Game CoordinatorJustin OuttenRun Game CoordinatorJohn BentonSenior Offensive Assistant/Offensive LineQuinshon OdomAssistant Offensive LineThomas HammockSenior Offensive Assistant/Running Backs

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