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ESPN's Brady Henderson reported the Seattle Seahawks were concerned the San Francisco 49ers could have drafted running back Jadarian Price early in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Seattle Seahawks didn’t find the greatest value at the end of the first round in the 2026 NFL Draft. At least that was one of the top takeaways from pundits, as the Seahawks grabbed Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price at No. 32 overall.
But if just simply landing Price was the goal, then Seattle achieved its wish. The team also did so while thinking it had competition for Price inside the NFC West.
ESPN’s Brady Henderson reported Saturday the Seahawks considered the San Francisco 49ers, along with other teams trading back into the first round, a potential Price suitor.
“Five of the six spots immediately preceding Seattle’s pick at 32 changed hands amid a flurry of trades, including Tennessee moving up to 31,” wrote Henderson. “That led to a few nervous minutes in the Seahawks’ draft room, with some fearing that the Titans — who were heavily linked to Love with the fourth pick — were jumping ahead of Seattle for Price.
“There was also concern that the San Francisco 49ers might take him with the first pick of the second round; Seattle’s division rivals later drafted Indiana running back Kaelon Black in Round 3.”
Price could be Seattle’s starting running back when the 2026 season opens. At Notre Dame last season, Price ran for 674 yards and 11 touchdowns while averaging six yards per carry.
Dave Holcomb is a sports reporter covering the NFL and MLB for Heavy.com, with a focus on the Pittsburgh Steelers and a variety of other NFL teams. Originally from Pittsburgh, Holcomb has covered college and professional sports for outlets including FanSided, Rotowire and Yardbarker. More about Dave Holcomb