2026 Draft thread

[Donn Beach]

After the 3rd Rd, the draft falls off of a cliff! A HUGE cliff.

Agree.

I love this write up. THIS is why you don't over pay for a RB. I am usually against RBs in the first, but who did we pass on? And Hell, 32 is basically a 2nd rounder anyway, but this was we get the fifth year option we don't have with Charbo and didn't have with Walker.

32. Seattle Seahawks: Jadarian Price, RB, Notre Dame

This is how good teams stay good. As hard as it probably was to see Kenneth Walker III leave in free agency, the Seahawks knew they could do plenty to replace his production via the draft, at a much cheaper price. Some might see this as a bit of a reach, but I’m fine with it. Seattle doesn’t have a ton of room on the roster right now — it’s a young and talented championship squad.

The Seahawks did have a pretty clear hole at running back, though, and Price — Love’s backup at Notre Dame — clearly stood out as RB2 in this draft. A three-down player who can block, catch and run any call an offensive coordinator can think of, Price makes for a logical selection here. It’s another example of how Seattle does business: with confidence.

Grade: B-plus


Jadarian Price
RB
2
Notre Dame
A starting-caliber talent with work to do in pass-catching and ball security.

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YES. DRAFTING RBS and not paying them is how good teams stay good. The highest paid Free Agent backs all either missed the playoffs last year or got beat in the first round. These guys break down quick, so keep bringing in young blood.

Obviously, based on my prediction? I thought we could move back and still get him. But I agree with Sexy. This is not really the draft to load up on picks.

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/721263 ... d=33889916

Drafting a RB 3rd overall is complete insanity but like you said this was more of a 2nd round pick that came with a fifth year option than a 1st rounder.

If they are bigger offensive force than Christian McCaffrey I don't think it's insanity really.

[D-train]

Agree.

I love this write up. THIS is why you don't over pay for a RB. I am usually against RBs in the first, but who did we pass on? And Hell, 32 is basically a 2nd rounder anyway, but this was we get the fifth year option we don't have with Charbo and didn't have with Walker.



YES. DRAFTING RBS and not paying them is how good teams stay good. The highest paid Free Agent backs all either missed the playoffs last year or got beat in the first round. These guys break down quick, so keep bringing in young blood.

Obviously, based on my prediction? I thought we could move back and still get him. But I agree with Sexy. This is not really the draft to load up on picks.

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/721263 ... d=33889916

Drafting a RB 3rd overall is complete insanity but like you said this was more of a 2nd round pick that came with a fifth year option than a 1st rounder.

If they are bigger offensive force than Christian McCaffrey I don't think it's insanity really.

Wow, no wonder Price was his BU.

[Donn Beach]

If you don't just focus on the running. Price caught 15 passes in his ND career. Really because Love was a really effective pass catcher as well. They are going to be able to line Love up at slot or wide like they do McCaffrey but he's also a more powerful runner. He really could be an offensive force.

That's what I was saying, Love is considered a similar kind of player. I hadn't realized that.

Christian McCaffrey is widely considered elite in the slot and out wide, often acting as a WR1 for the 49ers due to his precise route running, reliable hands, and speed. As of late 2025, his role has evolved, featuring in unprecedented ways in the passing game, including running comeback routes.

[D-train]

If you don't just focus on the running. Price caught 15 passes in his ND career. Really because Love was a really effective pass catcher as well. They are going to be able to line Love up at slot or wide like they do McCaffrey but he's also a more powerful runner. He really could be an offensive force.

That's what I was saying, Love is considered a similar kind of player. I hadn't realized that.

Christian McCaffrey is widely considered elite in the slot and out wide, often acting as a WR1 for the 49ers due to his precise route running, reliable hands, and speed. As of late 2025, his role has evolved, featuring in unprecedented ways in the passing game, including running comeback routes.

B and S interviewed Notre Dame OC and asked about Price Receiving skills and he said they just didn't call many plays for him but with more opps there is no reason he can't contribute significantly as a receiver.

[Donn Beach]

Yeah, he never got a chance to demonstrate it, Love is a true three down back. We shall see what Price has. McCaffrey went 10th? I remember thinking that seemed high but I can see it now, how he can be used in the passing game

[Donn Beach]

McCaffrey went 8th, Leonard Fournette went 4th ahead of him