Seahawks start rookie running back Jadarian Price for the 2026 season opener
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Last updated Sep 10, 2026
Seattle Seahawks running back Jadarian Price earned a starting role for the team's Week 1 matchup following his selection as the 32nd overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Price enters the starting lineup despite serving as a secondary back at Notre Dame behind teammate Jeremiyah Love. During his final collegiate season, Price recorded 674 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns on 113 carries. The Seahawks drafted Price based on his performance metrics throughout his college career, noting his effectiveness in limited volume. He faces a transition to professional play, with expectations for his usage to shift once teammate Zach Charbonnet returns to the active roster. The Seahawks look to rely on Price's adaptability as they begin their defense of the Super Bowl title.
- •Jadarian Price was selected 32nd overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2026 NFL Draft.
- •Price was a backup to Jeremiyah Love at Notre Dame.
- •Price rushed for 674 yards and 11 touchdowns during his final college season.
- •The Seahawks expect Price to lead the backfield until Zach Charbonnet returns.
- 4:55 AMYahoo Sports — Seahawks rookie RB Price impresses in NFL debut. Are explosive plays coming?
- 11:21 PMYahoo Sports — Why Jadarian Price Was Backup RB at Notre Dame but Starts for Seahawks
"Jadarian Price was a first-round 2026 NFL Draft pick by the Seattle Seahawks, No. 32 overall, despite being a backup running back in college at Notre Dame. Yeah, that’s how good he is. But wait — for those just getting up to speed with the NFL, how is that possible? How is it possible that […] The post Why Jadarian Price Was Backup RB at Notre Dame but Starts for Seahawks appeared first on HEAVY.
"Jadarian Price, the rookie first-round draft pick out of Notre Dame, averaged over five yards per carry in his NFL debut.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 4:55 AMSeahawks rookie RB Price impresses in NFL debut. Are explosive plays coming?
Jadarian Price, the rookie first-round draft pick out of Notre Dame, averaged over five yards per carry in his NFL debut.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 11:21 PMWhy Jadarian Price Was Backup RB at Notre Dame but Starts for Seahawks
Jadarian Price was a first-round 2026 NFL Draft pick by the Seattle Seahawks, No. 32 overall, despite being a backup running back in college at Notre Dame. Yeah, that’s how good he is. But wait — for those just getting up to speed with the NFL, how is that possible? How is it possible that […] The post Why Jadarian Price Was Backup RB at Notre Dame but Starts for Seahawks appeared first on HEAVY.
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