Jadarian Price

Seattle Seahawks
Running Back
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Jadarian Price Set for Lead Role to Begin Season

Seattle Seahawks running back Jadarian Price sits atop the depth chart heading into the regular season. The Seahawks placed Zach Charbonnet (knee) on the PUP list on Sunday, which means he'll miss at least the first four games. That leaves Price as the strongest candidate to operate as the No. 1 back, ahead of teammates George Holani and Emanuel Wilson. While we do expect to see Holani and Wilson get involved in Charbonnet's absence, Price is the member of this backfield who is best equipped to handle the lead-back role. He had at least 113 carries and at least 674 rushing yards in each of his final two seasons at school, scored 13 total touchdowns last year, and is capable of contributing both on the ground and in the passing attack. Price has jumped all the way up to RB22 in RotoBaller's latest redraft fantasy football rankings for 2026.

Aug 30, 2026 4:42 PM EST

Jadarian Price Won't Play in Preseason Finale on Friday

Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said that rookie first-round running back Jadarian Price and any starters who have not been playing in the preseason will not play in the preseason finale on Friday against the Kansas City Chiefs, according to Brady Henderson of ESPN. Price, who was the final pick of the first round in April out of Notre Dame, could end up being Seattle's preferred backfield option in the early going in 2026 while Zach Charbonnet (knee) continues to rehab the ACL tear he suffered last postseason. The 5-foot-11, 209-pounder doesn't have elite speed out of the backfield, but that didn't stop him from showing off his explosiveness and big-play abilities for the Fighting Irish while sitting behind Jeremiyah Love, who went third overall this year to the Arizona Cardinals. We are expecting Price to be involved in some sort of timeshare with George Holani to begin his rookie season, and while there is long-term appeal, Price's redraft stock will take a hit whenever Charbonnet makes his season debut. Fantasy managers should treat Price as a low-end RB2/high-end RB3/flex target with more short-term upside in 2026.

Aug 27, 2026 11:27 AM EST

Jadarian Price Won't Play in Final Two Preseason Games

Seattle Seahawks rookie first-round running back Jadarian Price will not play in Sunday's preseason game against the Tennessee Titans, according to Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune. The Seahawks also plan to keep Price out of their preseason finale next Friday against the Kansas City Chiefs. Bell writes that head coach Mike 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 that he's invaluable, especially with Zach Charbonnet (knee) not ready for the start of the regular season. Price also missed a week in August with what was being called upper-leg soreness, and Seattle continues to be extremely cautious with the star RB from Notre Dame. Even though the Seahawks listed George Holani as the RB1 on their preseason depth chart, the team's decision to hold Price out of preseason action confirms that the 22-year-old will be a key part of their backfield right away. At worst, Price should be considered a low-end RB2 target with upside in upcoming fantasy football drafts.

Aug 23, 2026 8:35 AM EST

Jadarian Price Earning Praise from His Quarterback

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold said that rookie running back Jadarian Price is a "really special player" and that he "brings a different facet to the offense," per Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk. The 32nd overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, Price recorded 761 scrimmage yards and 13 touchdowns on 119 touches across 12 games in his final collegiate season at Notre Dame. Seattle lost former running back Kenneth Walker III to the Kansas City Chiefs in free agency, and incumbent back Zach Charbonnet (knee) is working his way back from a torn ACL that he underwent surgery on in late February. As a result, Price could be in position to play a lead role in the Seahawks backfield immediately as a rookie. The 22-year-old recorded just 15 receptions across 41 career games at Notre Dame, but Darnold praised his ability to impact the game as both a rusher and a receiver. Price profiles as a low-end RB2 for fantasy managers entering 2026.

Aug 22, 2026 7:10 AM EST

Jadarian Price a Full-Go for Majority of Monday's Reps

Seattle Seahawks rookie first-round running back Jadarian Price (lower body) was back at training camp practice on Monday and took most of the reps, according to Seahawks reporter Brian Nemhauser. It was a non-contact session for the Seahawks on Monday, but it is still progress for the 22-year-old, who should be fully ready for the start of the 2026 regular season in early September. After being rested in the preseason opener on Saturday against the Dallas Cowboys, Price could be cleared to get some work this Sunday in the second preseason contest against the Tennessee Titans. Zach Charbonnet (knee) is not going to be ready for the start of the regular season, which puts Price in position to be a key contributor in Seattle's backfield right away. George Holani will also have a role, but Price's explosiveness and big-play ability should make him the more attractive short- and long-term fantasy option at the RB position. It might be tough for Price to carve out a big pass-catching role, but with enough early down work, he should be a nice low-end RB2/high-end RB3/flex target in upcoming fantasy drafts.

Aug 17, 2026 2:48 PM EST

Jadarian Price "On the Mend," Won't Play on Saturday

Seattle Seahawks rookie first-round running back Jadarian Price (lower body) will not play in the team's preseason opener on Saturday against the Dallas Cowboys, according to Curtis Crabtree of FOX 13 Seattle. "He's on the mend," head coach Mike Macdonald said. Price has been slowly returned to training camp practice after dealing with lower-body soreness in the last week. With Zach Charbonnet (knee) already not expected to be ready for Week 1 of the 2026 season, the Seahawks are understandably playing it safe with their new first-round investment in the backfield. Price was listed as the RB2 behind George Holani on the first unofficial depth chart of the preseason, but if healthy, he's expected to have a significant role early in his rookie season as Charbonnet continues to rehab. He has a bright NFL future long-term, but fantasy managers need to temper expectations early on in what is shaping up to be a committee backfield, making Price an RB3/flex target in upcoming drafts, at best.

Aug 14, 2026 1:21 PM EST

Jadarian Price Returns to Team Drills on Wednesday

Seattle Seahawks rookie first-round running back Jadarian Price (lower body) returned to team drills in training camp practice on Wednesday for the first time in five practices, according to Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune. It should be noted that Wednesday was a walkthrough session as the team gets ready to face off against the Dallas Cowboys in their preseason opener this Saturday. The 22-year-old is in line for a key role immediately in his first year in the NFL in Seattle as the Seahawks look to replace Kenneth Walker. Along with Price, George Holani and Emanuel Wilson will be involved until Zach Charbonnet (knee) returns from a torn ACL that he suffered last postseason. While Price will certainly have a role early on, fantasy managers will want to be careful not to overvalue the Notre Dame product in a backfield that could change significantly once Charbonnet returns. Price has a wide-open opportunity to become the favorite for early-down work in Seattle, but he likely won't see enough weekly work to be much more than a low-end RB2/high-end RB3/flex.

Aug 12, 2026 4:26 PM EST

Jadarian Price Back in Pads on Tuesday

Seattle Seahawks rookie first-round running back Jadarian Price (lower body) was back in pads at training camp practice on Tuesday, according to Seahawks reporter Corbin K. Smith. Price missed practice over the weekend with what was deemed a minor lower-body injury, and now he's back in the fold. Despite the 22-year-old's return to the practice field, we would not be surprised if he's held out of the team's preseason opener this Saturday against the Dallas Cowboys. George Holani was listed as Seattle's RB1 on their first unofficial depth chart, but Price is expected to have a big role in the Seahawks' backfield in his first year in the NFL, at least until Zach Charbonnet (knee) can return from a torn ACL that he suffered last postseason. The Notre Dame product must also contend with Emanuel Wilson, but the rookie has plenty of explosiveness and big-play ability to quickly become the most exciting option in the team's backfield while Charbonnet is sidelined. Passing-game work probably won't be there, though, which limits Price's fantasy price to more of a low-end RB2/high-end RB3/flex.

Aug 11, 2026 12:40 PM EST

Jadarian Price Will Be Hard to Keep Off the Field

Seattle Seahawks running back Jadarian Price could be pressing for a bigger role in the team's backfield rotation right away. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports that Price will be hard to keep off the field, and that coach Mike Macdonald has been impressed with his attention to detail and coachability. Unfortunately, Price has been dealing with a lower body injury that has kept him out of practice the last few days without a clear timeframe for his return. When he is back, he will likely mix in with veterans George Holani and Emanuel Wilson while Zach Charbonnet recovers from his torn ACL. With the defending champs looking to replace the production of both Charbonnet and free agent Kenneth Walker in the backfield, Price has a very high ceiling if he can make some noise in the preseason. He's currently the No. 23 RB in RotoBaller's rankings, which indicates just how high his upside is in Seattle.

Aug 11, 2026 6:03 AM EST

Jadarian Price Without Timetable for Return

Seattle Seahawks rookie running back Jadarian Price (lower body) missed his third straight practice on Monday, and his return is not imminent. Head coach Mike MacDonald said the team is in no rush to get him back on the field before the preseason opener against the Dallas Cowboys. While it's unclear what injury he's currently dealing with, Price is in no rush as he ramps up for Week 1 in September. With Zach Charbonnet (knee) on the PUP list, the first-round pick has a chance to start early in the season. While we will have to understand what injury he's dealing with, Price should be a starting option in fantasy formats in 2026.

Aug 10, 2026 6:40 PM EST

Jadarian Price's Injury is Not Considered Serious

Seattle Seahawks running back Jadarian Price (leg) missed practice for the second straight day on Saturday. According to Jeremy Fowler, the injury is not considered serious, and Price should return to practice in a few days. This is a huge relief for Seahawks fans who are already without Zach Charbonnet (knee) right now. Price is expected to take over the lead backfield duties until Charbonnet is healthy enough to play. The Seahawks selected Price in the first-round of this year's draft. He has a chance to be an immediate impact player in Seattle, with the Seahawks lacking viable options in the running game. Fantasy managers should not expect this leg soreness to keep Price sidelined for too much longer.

Aug 8, 2026 6:25 PM EST

Jadarian Price Misses Friday's Practice With Lower-Body Soreness

Seattle Seahawks rookie running back Jadarian Price (lower body) missed Friday's training camp practice with "lower-body soreness," according to Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune. We should find out more on the severity of Price's injury, but it doesn't sound all that serious. But if this injury were to linger for the first-rounder out of Notre Dame, both George Holani and Emanuel Wilson would become more interesting in fantasy football while the Seahawks wait for Zach Carbonnet (knee) to recover from his ACL tear last postseason. Early in training camp, Price has been behind Holani, but he has seen reps with the first-team offense and figures to be involved early on in his rookie season with Charbonnet sidelined. The 22-year-old should be the Seahawks' most attractive fantasy RB until Charbonnet returns, and managers should consider him a low-end RB2/high-end RB3/flex target with plenty of long-term upside. If fully healthy, Price should earn most of Seattle's backfield touches, but when Charbonnet returns, it could be a different story.

Aug 7, 2026 2:05 PM EST

Jadarian Price Working Toward Early-Down Role

Seattle Seahawks rookie running back Jadarian Price has been splitting first-team work with George Holani, but their roles are starting to look different. According to Zain Dhanani, Price is expected to handle the regular early-down work, while Holani specializes on third downs and in two-minute situations. Emanuel Wilson has generally worked with the second unit. That is a useful opening for Price with Zach Charbonnet still on the PUP list following ACL surgery. Seattle selected the 5-foot-11, 209-pound back 32nd overall after he rushed 113 times for 674 yards and 11 touchdowns at Notre Dame last season. Price's first-round investment and current usage put him in line for meaningful carries if this arrangement holds. Holani's passing-down role could make Price more dependent on rushing volume and scoring chances, and Charbonnet's recovery remains an important unknown. Still, Price has the clearest path to early-down fantasy value among Seattle's healthy backs right now.

Aug 1, 2026 10:34 AM EST

Jadarian Price is RB1 During First Full Scrimmage

Seattle Seahawks running back Jadarian Price was operating as the top back during the team's first full scrimmage on Thursday. The expectation is that Price is going to split the first-time reps with George Holani during training camp. Price has more upside and carries higher expectations after being taken 32nd overall by the Seahawks during this year's draft. Zach Charbonnet (knee) is still working his way back from an ACL injury he suffered in January. With a solid performance in camp, Price could be the RB1 heading into Week 1. Rotoballer currently has Price ranked as the RB26 in redraft formats. His status could rise here shortly if he continues getting RB1 reps.

Jul 30, 2026 5:15 PM EST

Jadarian Price Seeing Heavy Workload in Seahawks Camp

Seattle Seahawks rookie running back Jadarian Price is seeing a heavy workload in training camp practices so far, per Gregg Bell of the Tacoma News Tribune. The 32nd overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, Price could be in line for a significant role in the Seahawks' offense right away. Seattle lost star running back Kenneth Walker III to the Kansas City Chiefs in free agency, and the status of steady veteran back Zach Charbonnet (knee) for the start of the regular season is unknown as he works his way back from the torn ACL he suffered in January. Seattle signed former Green Bay Packers backup running back Emanuel Wilson in free agency to supply some depth to its backfield. Still, Price could open his rookie season as the Seahawks' clear RB1. RotoBaller currently ranks him as the RB26 for redraft leagues.

Jul 26, 2026 6:47 PM EST

Jadarian Price to Be Counted on Heavily Early in the Season

With Seattle Seahawks rookies reporting to training camp on Friday, all eyes will be on running back Jadarian Price, and NFL Insider Adam Schefter believes the team's 2026 first-round pick will play a major role in filling what he considers the Seahawks' most obvious hole. The Super Bowl champions return 20 of 22 starters, but the most notable absence is Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III, who signed a three-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs in free agency. Compounding the situation is the fact that Zach Charbonnet tore his ACL in a January playoff game and may not be available for a meaningful stretch at the start of the season. The Seahawks signed former Packer Emanuel Wilson to a one-year deal, and George Holani remains with the team after stepping into a depth role following Charbonnet's injury, but Price has the highest ceiling of the group and could rise quickly to the top of the depth chart when the full team gathers for training camp at the end of the month. At RotoBaller's RB26, Price is a player to target in the middle rounds of drafts, and if he is able to capitalize on his early-season opportunity, he could prove to be one of fantasy's best values in 2026.

Jul 15, 2026 5:12 AM EST

Is Jadarian Price at Risk of Being Overdrafted in 2026?

After three years of sharing a backfield with one of the nation's best players, 2026 first-round pick Jadarian Price could find himself again splitting work for the Seattle Seahawks. The obvious difference is that, while he was the clear second option behind Doak Walker Award winner and third overall pick Jeremiyah Love, the torn ACL sustained by incumbent Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet during the team's Super Bowl run has left the door open for Price to claim lead back responsibilities to begin his rookie season, and perhaps caused too steep a rise in his ADP. While sharing time with eventual Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III in 2025, Charbonnet finished sixth in the league with 12 rushing touchdowns and was one of the NFL's most active backs near the goal line. With reports indicating that he is progressing well in his recovery, he could be back earlier than expected to reclaim the bulk of the team's most high-value touches and harm Price's chances of living up to his lofty expectations. With Charbonnet in the final year of his rookie deal, there is plenty to be excited about in Price's dynasty future, but with the veteran's uncertain status to begin the year creating what could prove to be too wide a gap in their ADPs, Price is at risk of being overdrafted in 2026. One year after Walker finished as the RB22 with Klint Kubiak running the offense, Price heads into his rookie season as RotoBaller's RB24.

Jul 2, 2026 9:25 AM EST

Jadarian Price Won't Have High-Volume Role Right Away

The Seattle Seahawks didn't draft rookie running back Jadarian Price with the 32nd overall pick in the first round in April with the thought that he'd become a high-volume starter right away, according to Brady Henderson of ESPN. It was not a surprise that Price worked with Seattle's No. 1 offense behind George Holani during offseason workouts, and he will share time with Holani and newcomer Emanuel Wilson as the Seahawks wait for Zach Charbonnet (Achilles) to return. It remains to be seen how much Price will be able to contribute in the passing game after he finished his three-year collegiate career at Notre Dame with only 15 receptions for 162 yards and three touchdowns in 41 games played. Price looked capable as a pass-catcher during the spring, but his ability to carve out a role on passing downs could be the difference between him having RB2 upside in fantasy and just being a hard-to-trust RB3/flex option in 2026 in his rookie campaign. Price's long-term upside is clearly higher than both Holani and Wilson, but Charbonnet's impending return could make things messy for Price in terms of guaranteed volume in his first year with Seattle.

Jun 30, 2026 9:11 AM EST

Jadarian Price Getting More Reps with Starters

Seattle Seahawks first-round pick Jadaraian Price continues to be the second running back to take reps with the starting unit, as he was in voluntary practice sessions, still slating in behind third-year back George Holani. However, for the first time this spring, he was seen handling entire drives with the first-team offense. Unexpectedly, 2023 second-round pick Zach Charbonnet was spotted doing low-impact drills with trainers on Tuesday, marking the first time he's been seen on the field since his season-ending ACL tear in a Divisional Round win over the 49ers and signaling that he could be closer to a return than initially speculated. With Charbonnet on the final year of his rookie contract, the belief is that Seattle's lead back responsibilities will eventually be turned over to Price, but with Charbonnet potentially back in the fold earlier than anticipated, and the rookie still needing to earn his way to the top, the backfield situation in Seattle has the potential to become a frustrating one for fantasy in 2026.

Jun 10, 2026 6:15 AM EST

Is Jadarian Price Still Undervalued in Dynasty Formats?

After averaging six yards per carry across his three seasons at the University of Notre Dame, running back Jadarian Price was selected 32nd overall in the 2026 NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks. With Seahawks RB1 Zach Charbonnet (knee) recovering from a torn ACL that he suffered in mid-January, Price could be in a position to immediately assume the RB1 role in Seattle. It's worth noting that Price did not play a workhorse role in college thanks to the presence of former Notre Dame and current Arizona Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love. The Seahawks also signed veteran back Emanuel Wilson, who profiles as a capable stop-gap option in the backfield. Still, Price is by far the highest upside running back in Seattle, and he projects to be the team's running back of the future with Charbonnet entering the final year of his current contract in 2026. Price's dynasty value has skyrocketed since the NFL Draft, but he still may be worth investing in ahead of his potential rookie-year emergence.

Jun 6, 2026 12:59 PM EST