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Seahawks draft running backs Jadarian Price and Rashaad Penny in first round

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Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Seahawks draft running backs Jadarian Price and Rashaad Penny in first round
Summary

The Seattle Seahawks selected running backs Jadarian Price and Rashaad Penny in the first round of the NFL Draft. Price was chosen 32nd overall this season, while Penny was drafted 27th in 2018. Both players exhibit impressive speed, each ranking in the 85th percentile or higher for the 40-yard dash. The Seahawks aim to leverage Price's explosiveness and functional strength for their new offensive system. With Brian Fleury as the new offensive coordinator, the team looks to implement zone running principles similar to those employed in San Francisco.

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  • •Price and Penny both possess significant speed and explosiveness.
  • •Price offers better strength-to-weight ratio compared to Penny.
  • •Seattle's new offensive system under Fleury influences player selection.
  • •Price aims to fit into a role similar to Raheem Mostert.
  • •The Seahawks have a history of drafting running backs early in the draft.
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  • 4:40 PMYahoo Sports — Why Seahawks picked RBs Jadarian Price, Rashaad Penny in first round
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At first glance, Penny and Price are actually quite similar in their frames.

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