Seattle Seahawks Rookie Predicted To Win Rookie Of The Year

According to ESPN’s new survey of NFL executives and scouts, the popular pick to win offensive player of the year was Seahawks rookie Jadarian Price.

Even though Price did not start at Notre Dame and backed up fourth overall pick Jeremiyah Love, Price had a good amount of talk about him heading into the draft. Price ended up going at 32 in the first round, which the Seahawks probably saw as a steal.

With Kenneth Walker III heading to Kansas City this season, Price is the clear choice in the Seattle locker room to start this year and is their best option; many people believe this even outside of Seattle.

Price is under a lot of pressure because if he doesn’t work out the way Seattle hopes, the Seahawks will have a big problem at running back. This was the talk in the offseason when Walker left for the Chiefs, but getting Price in the first round is a glimmer of hope for the Seattle backfield.

The defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks open up their season on Wednesday Night Football, a rare concept, in a Super Bowl rematch with the New England Patriots.

Fantasy owners could look to Price if they are in need of a running back, as he is expected to get a majority of the snaps for the Seahawks in Week 1.

The Seahawks are still a top choice to win the Super Bowl this year and retain the trophy, and they will not be able to repeat without filling Walker’s shoes; Price is that answer.

Veteran George Holani is Price’s backup, as the Seahawks’ other option, Zach Charbonnet, is recovering from an ACL injury and is expected to miss at least four weeks.

If Price has a good four games before Charbonnet gets back, he could solidify himself as the Seahawks’ starter.