A Promising Start
Jadarian Price, a running back for the Seattle Seahawks, has been placed at No. 5 in Sports Illustrated's 2026 fantasy football rookie rankings, a placement that signals strong expectations for his debut season.
The publication projects him to gain 922 rushing yards and score eight touchdowns on the ground, while also adding 212 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown through the air.
Competition for Carries
Price will face competition from Zach Charbonnet, who is still recovering from a torn ACL, and George Holani, who is expected to serve as the primary backup until Charbonnet is cleared.
Arizona Cardinals rookie Jeremiyah Love sits at No. 2 among rookie running backs, but Price's anticipated workload is comparable to Kenneth Walker's 1,000‑yard season in 2025, suggesting a similar impact.
Fantasy Outlook
Analysts such as Michael Fabiano anticipate that Price will emerge as a quality RB2 for redraft league managers, with his value likely to rise as the season progresses.
The Seahawks' offensive scheme is expected to feature a high volume of carries for Price, making him a central piece of both the team's on‑field strategy and his own fantasy production.