With Kenneth Walker taking his talents to Kansas City and Zach Charbonnet on the mend from an ACL tear for the foreseeable future, the runway is clear for Round 1 rookie Jadarian Price to run away with the RB1 role for the Seahawks in 2026. That said, is the runway really as clear as it seems? Ian Hartitz dives into Jadarian Price's fantasy football value for 2026 as part of his Seattle Seahawks 2206 Team Preview.

What is the ceiling for Jadarian Price while Zach Charbonnet is sidelined?

• RB1: Jadarian Price (RB23 in our fantasy football rankings)
• RB2: Zach Charbonnet (RB45)
• RB3: Emanuel Wilson (RB66)

Potentially pretty high! The Golden Domer was a walking big play during his time in South Bend, making all kinds of big plays behind Jeremiyah Love while also producing some serious fireworks as a kick returner.

Overall, no draft-eligible running back created more "cool shit" than Price in 2025. This is thanks to the 22-year-old's FUN combination of home-run speed and tackle-breaking ability.

Yes, there are concerns with Price's receiving production (15 receptions in 41 college games) and ability to execute "the little things" in the ball security and pass protection departments. Also, yes, the Seahawks must have felt pretty good with Price's three-down ability to, you know, draft the man in Round f*cking 1.

Learned doctors believe Zach Charbonnet (Grade 3 ACL tear) could be out until November. This paves a path for Price to work as THE running back, y'all, for at least the first three months of the season, something that is firmly reflected in our fantasy football projections.

Jadarian Price Fantasy Football Value For 2026

Price comes in as a low-end RB2 in redraft land and profiles as a potential top-five pick in dynasty streets depending on team need. Still, I struggle to get too high on the year-one upside considering the potential for the backfield's other guys to be involved enough around the goal line (Wilson, Charbonnet) and in the passing game (Holani) to limit Price's overall ceiling.

Also note: Charbonnet is only draftable in leagues with an IR spot. He'll be an unrestricted free agent next offseason. … Emanuel Wilson should work behind Price, although the ex-Packer has the size (5-foot-10, 229 pounds) and short-yardage ability (58.4% success rate, 3rd) to perhaps be a nuisance around the goal line. …. Similarly, George Holani doesn't project as someone likely to compete for a fantasy-relevant role, but the rising third-year talent has the sort of pass-down ability to steal fantasy-friendly two-minute opportunities.

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