DENISON, Texas (KXII) – Denison is hosting a watch party for Jadarian Price\u2019s first NFL game after the running back was selected 32nd overall in this year\u2019s NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks, the defending Super Bowl champions.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe always knew Jadarian was gonna be the biggest thing to come out of Denison Texas,\u201d childhood friend Brianna Jenkins said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are so excited for him,\u201d Denison Chief PIO Emily Agans said.<\/p>\n
From Munson Stadium to the NFL<\/p>\n
Before playing for the Seahawks, Price\u2019s football career started at Munson Stadium in Denison. He played football all throughout high school.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey were already following him around like he had already went pro, well he is pro now and we know that he came from Denison Texas,\u201d Davis said.<\/p>\n
Price graduated from Denison High School in 2022. He went on to play for Notre Dame and played in the college national championship with the Fighting Irish in 2025.<\/p>\n
Community celebration planned<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re happy to see you JD we\u2019re proud of you,\u201d Jenkins said.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe\u2019s worked so hard to get to where he is and we just wanna be able to celebrate him and show him how much we\u2019re supporting him,\u201d Agans said.<\/p>\n
Denison is hosting a watch party for Price\u2019s first game on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at the George Tavern. The event is completely free and open to the public.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe want it to be really special for JD but we also want it to be special for our community we\u2019ll have some raffles and giveaways that will benefit the United Way of Grayson County, JD was very passionate about that,\u201d Agans said. <\/p>\n
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