Running Back · Seattle Seahawks
Jadarian Price — 2026 Fantasy Outlook
Analysis by Shawn Childs, from his 2026 guide — his words, unedited.
The case
- · Reading between the lines of injuries is a critical part of success in the fantasy market. The sheep news reporters who believe that Zach Charbonnet will be back for Week 1 or even in October didn’t do their homework. Remember, all NFL coaches lie.
- · Price has a great opportunity to establish himself over the first half of 2026, which should carry over to him maintaining an active role late in the year.
- · He played Jeremiyah Love over the past two seasons, which helped hide his ceiling coming into the NFL.
- · Over three seasons at Notre Dame, he averaged 6.0 yards per carry (280/1,692/21) with a minimum role in the passing game (15/162/3).
- · Low mileage back who looks poised to rock-and-roll as an RB1 in Seattle’s offense this year.
- · In 2025, the Seahawks’ running back led the NFL in rushing attempts (463/2,002/19), but they were league average in yards per carry (4.3).
Question marks
- · The Seahawks will rotate in a second back early in the year with Zach Charbonnet coming off his injury.
- · Price must prove himself in pass protection, leaving an unknown ceiling to catches and receiving yards.
- · Will he have enough touches late in the year to help fantasy teams win league and overall championships?
Shawn's conclusion
In early August, Price falls into my breakout running back category, and he has a favorable ADP in most formats. Once there is more clarity to the public on the return date for Zack Charbonnet (I’m confident on his timetable), Price should rise sharply up draft boards. He then will be compared to different players, along with better expectations in his production. Also, one big play in the preseason will get the fantasy market giddy about his 2026 outlook. Target player while I ponder how much I’m willing to fight for him in drafts.
More on Price
Playing behind Jeremiyah Love for two seasons limited Price's opportunities at Notre Dame, but he made the most of what he got (243 touches across 28 games, 1,420 rushing yards, 20 touchdowns, and 10 catches). Behind one of college football's premier offensive lines, he averaged 6.1 yards per carry over his final 233 rushing attempts.
His 40 time (4.49) is right at the NFL average for the position, and his ceiling as a pass catcher appears limited. What Price brings is instinctive, downhill running — he reads blocks quickly and attacks the line of scrimmage with urgency, consistently finding the path of least resistance to move the chains. Price profiles as an inside runner at first glance, but his short-area quickness and cutting ability let him turn what looks like a power run between the tackles into a bounce outside, catching defenses off guard.
His three kickoff return touchdowns suggest his straight-line speed plays better in open space than his combine time implies, and Price may offer more as a receiver than his college usage would indicate. In terms of overall profile, Price draws a reasonable comparison to David Montgomery — the kind of tough, reliable between-the-tackles runner who complements a more explosive backfield partner, similar to what Montgomery provided alongside Jahmyr Gibbs in Detroit over the past three seasons.
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