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Bleacher Report’s Alex Ballentine argued Mike Macdonald and the Seattle Seahawks should avoid Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price.<\/p>\n
A lot of pundits have called on the Seattle Seahawks<\/a> adding a running back in the 2026 NFL Draft. Some have floated Notre Dame\u2019s Jadarian Price as a potential target<\/a> at No. 32 overall at the end of the first round.<\/p>\n Bleacher Report\u2019s Alex Ballentine didn\u2019t completely rule out Price as a Seahawks target.<\/p>\n But Ballentine strongly argued against Seattle drafting Price in the first round.<\/p>\n \u201cJohn Schneider only has four picks to work with in this draft. Spending the first one on a running back is simply a luxury they can\u2019t afford,\u201d wrote Ballentine<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cInstead, the Seahawks should focus on taking whatever cornerback or edge prospect is at the top of their board when they get on the clock. They can find a decent back at the end of the second or third rounds much easier than those positions.\u201d<\/p>\n Analysts have linked the Seahawks to running backs in the draft because Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker<\/a> left in 2026 NFL free agency. But Seattle also lost cornerback Riq Woolen<\/a> and edge rusher Boye Mafe<\/a> in free agency.<\/p>\n Seahawks Urged to Avoid RB Jadarian Price GettyNotre Dame running back Jadarian Price could be an early Day 2 selection in the 2026 NFL<\/a> Draft.<\/p>\n To be clear, Ballentine didn\u2019t really argue anything against the Notre Dame running back prospect. The Bleacher Report analyst just doesn\u2019t see the value at No. 32 overall.<\/p>\n At the idea of the Seahawks drafting Price at the end of the second round, Ballentine could significantly change his tune. Seattle could also move back from No. 32 to early in the second round through a trade.<\/p>\n But the analyst seemed to assume the choices for Seattle were either take Price at No. 32 or not at all. With those options, Ballentine argued for the team to avoid Price.<\/p>\n Price split opportunities with consensus top-5 prospect and fellow running back Jeremiyah Love during the 2025 season. Price didn\u2019t see as many opportunities as Love, but Price took advantage of the times he touched the ball.<\/p>\n He averaged<\/a> six yards per carry on his way to 674 rushing yards and 11 rushing touchdowns. He also had six catches for 87 yards and two additional scores.<\/p>\n NFL Network\u2019s Daniel Jeremiah ranked<\/a> Price\u00a0the No. 39 overall prospect in the 2026 NFL Draft class. Both Jeremiah and ESPN\u2019s Mel Kiper Jr. placed<\/a> Price at No. 2 on their running back rankings for the class.<\/p>\n \u201cTempo-driven back with smooth hips, elite vision and a nose for the end zone. Price is a more natural runner than his heralded teammate, Jeremiyah Love, but Price lacks Love\u2019s pure explosiveness and pass-catching talent,\u201d wrote NFL.com\u2019s Lance Zierlein<\/a>. \u201cPrice is highly instinctive, stacking moves to contour to run-lane spacing and avoid tacklers for as long as possible.<\/p>\n \u201cLimited third-down value could cap his draft slotting, but his talent as a runner should make him an excellent complementary back.\u201d<\/p>\n Identifying Seahawks Needs Entering 2026 NFL Draft GettyBleacher Report\u2019s Alex Ballentine argued Mike Macdonald and the Seattle Seahawks should avoid Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price.<\/p>\n One could argue Price wouldn\u2019t really be a luxury pick for the Seahawks at No. 32 overall. Depending on how the summer goes, Price could be in line to start in Seattle.<\/p>\n Ballentine, though, seemed to prioritize positional value, which running back typically doesn\u2019t provide.<\/p>\n The Seahawks could find better positional value at cornerback or edge rusher late in the first round \u2014 the two other main needs Seattle has. The team could also use an upgrade at right guard<\/a>.<\/p>\n Ballentine also has more faith in the current running backs on the Seahawks roster than the average analyst this April.<\/p>\n \u201cLosing Walker hurts, but the cupboard isn\u2019t bare. Zach Charbonnet is still on the roster and they signed Emanuel Wilson in free agency,\u201d wrote Ballentine<\/a>. \u201cAdding a running back later in the draft could give them a solid trio to work with, but taking the second back on our big board, Jadarian Price, is a bit rich.\u201d<\/p>\n The BR analyst might be in favor of the Seahawks targeting a prospect such as Toledo running back Chip Trayanum. On April 10, Fansided\u2019s 12th Man Rising\u2019s Jonathan Eig identified<\/a> Trayanum as a potential sleeper for the Seahawks.<\/p>\n Zach Charbonnet<\/a> and Emanuel Wilson<\/a> could share the Seahawks backfield next season. Charbonnet, though, is recovering from a serious knee injury he sustained during the playoffs.<\/p>\n The Seahawks also have running backs George Holani<\/a>,\u00a0Kenny McIntosh<\/a>, Cam Akers<\/a>, Velus Jones Jr.<\/a> and Jacardia Wright<\/a> on their roster.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tDave Holcomb<\/a> is a sports reporter covering the NFL and MLB for Heavy.com, with a focus on the Pittsburgh Steelers and a variety of other NFL teams. Originally from Pittsburgh, Holcomb has covered college and professional sports for outlets including FanSided, Rotowire and Yardbarker. 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