The Seattle Seahawks Select Jadarian Price with the 32 Overall Pick in the NFL Draft
- Noah Wehby
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With the 32nd pick, Jadarian Price becomes the second running back taken in the draft, only behind former Notre Dame teammate Jeremiyah Love.
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As the first two running backs selected in the draft, Love and Price become the first college running back duo in NFL draft history to be the first two players at that position selected. For two years, Price was the unsung hero of the Notre Dame offense. He displayed his abilities and potential as a future NFL lead back.
While it may seem like a high pick for a backup running back, it shows just how good the Notre Dame running back room was in 2024 and 2025. Price showcased the athleticism and running ability to be a reliable and explosive player in the NFL. With backup duties, it means he has been able to limit the wear and tear on his body. While Price's stats may not shock anyone, his film does all the talking for him.
As a first-round pick, it also marks the first time since 2018 that two Notre Dame players are taken in the first round. In 2018, Â Offensive Linemen Quenton Nelson and Mike McGlinchey were both selected within the top ten. For Price, he is the latest in a long line of great Notre Dame running backs. While underrated for much of his college career, tonight marks the first time that the spotlight will be placed solely on him as the first player taken by the Seahawks.
At Notre Dame, Price was selfless. While being more than good enough to start almost anywhere in the country, Price decided to stay at Notre Dame to build a special backfield with Love. While playing under limited snaps, Price made the most of the chances he received. He became known for his explosive breakaway runs, physical but fluid running style, and his tremendous impact on special teams. He also made big plays in clutch situations.
In 2023 against USC, Price delivered a back-breaking kickoff return for a touchdown against the Trojans, stopping any thoughts USC might have had of a comeback. Against Texas A&M in 2024, both teams were tied late in the third quarter when Price broke loose for a 47-yard touchdown run to give Notre Dame the lead. This past season, Price broke Trojan hearts again when he took another kickoff to the house after USC had taken the lead in the third quarter. This sparked a dominant Notre Dame fourth quarter that led to an Irish victory. For his career, Price totaled 1692 rushing yards, 21 rushing touchdowns, 3 receiving touchdowns, and 3 kickoff returns for touchdowns.
Price joins the reigning Super Bowl champions as their presumptive day-one starter running back. Being the defending champions, Price will need to be a key piece of that championship defense. Kenneth Walker III (who left via free agency for the Kansas City Chiefs) was an integral part of the Seattle offense and garnered Super Bowl MVP honors. It is expected that Price will be asked to carry the workload on the ground for a team looking to stay at the top of the le