# 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. 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). 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). **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) **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). **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) ## 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)). ## Recent News - 2026-03-05 — On The Clock: Ranking the top RBs in the '26 Draft (On The Clock: Ranking the top RBs in the '26 Draft) - 2026-04-23 — Draft Reaction: Seahawks’ pick of RB Price a merge of talent, need (Draft Reaction: Seahawks’ pick of RB Price a merge of talent, need) - 2026-06-19 — Five 2026 NFL Draft Running Backs Are Already Creating Serious Separation (Five 2026 NFL Draft Running Backs Are Already Creating Serious Separation) - 2026-05-07 — Why Jadarian Price landed a better situation than Jeremiyah Love did (Why Jadarian Price landed a better situation than Jeremiyah Love did) - 2026-04-28 — Fantasy Football Rookie RB Rankings: Post-NFL Draft (2026) (Fantasy Football Rookie RB Rankings: Post-NFL Draft (2026)) - 2026-04-17 — 2026 NFL Draft: Who Will Be the Second RB Drafted Behind Jeremiyah Love? 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(Seattle Seahawks select Notre Dame RB Jadarian Price with No. 32 pick in 2026 NFL...) - 2026-07-09 — 4 Dynasty Startup Draft Values: Running Backs (2026 Fantasy Football) (4 Dynasty Startup Draft Values: Running Backs (2026 Fantasy Football)) - 2026-04-02 — 2026 NFL Draft position rankings, Part 2: Why teams are eyeing Notre Dame’s Jeremiyah Love (2026 NFL Draft position rankings, Part 2: Why teams are eyeing Notre Dame’s Jeremiyah Love) ## 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 --- Source: https://chatffb.com/players/jadarian-price · ChatFFB — fantasy football answers updated from a live news wiki.