The Seattle Seahawks are diving headfirst into their 2026 training camp, and listen up, 12s, because the early word from the running back room is already throwing a serious curveball at our No. 32 overall pick, Jadarian Price. This isn’t some minor preseason wrinkle; the current plan for our backfield does *not* bode well for Price putting together the strong debut season we all want to see from a first-rounder. Honestly, it feels like this kid’s path to stardom just got way bumpier.
George Holani Is About to Steal Price’s Shine
ESPN’s Brady Henderson hit us with the cold hard truth: the Seahawks are apparently “high on George Holani.” Not just high, but they “plan to give him a good chunk of the work alongside No. 32 overall pick Jadarian Price.” Let that sink in for a minute. Our top rookie is already slated to *split playing time* right out of the gate. What kind of message does that send to a first-round talent? Remember, Price was the backup for Jeremiyah Love back at Notre Dame. Sure, he won’t be a backup here, but splitting carries means he’s fighting for every touch. How much chance does he truly have to explode onto the scene and show off that first-round potential? New offensive coordinator Brian Fleury is definitely going to be under the microscope as this whole situation unfolds, especially with how he manages the touches in what could be a crowded backfield.
Price’s Path to Featured Back Is a Minefield
And just when you thought it couldn’t get tougher for Price, there’s another hurdle. Charbonnet is “potentially coming back later in the season.” Think about that for a second. Price is already sharing snaps with Holani, and then another proven back could be entering the mix down the line? This means our first-round rookie might not get *any* real time as the featured back in this running back room. Zero time to establish himself as *the* guy. He “should see plenty of opportunity early in the season,” which is a nice thought, but that’s a big “if.” If Price doesn’t absolutely thrive right away in training camp and preseason, Holani could easily grab an even “larger share” of the backfield work for 2026. This is a stark contrast to how Kenneth Walker III operated when he was the lead back, even with Charbonnet out and Holani as the backup then. Price needs to hit the ground running harder than anyone if he wants to avoid a truly lackluster rookie campaign. His future with the team could hinge on how he performs in these crucial early weeks.
We’re just getting started with training camp, but all eyes are going to be on that running back group. Can Price absolutely blow everyone away and demand the ball, or will we see Holani solidify his role early and keep Price sidelined more than we’d like? This Emerald City backfield battle is going to set the tone for the entire offense heading into the season. It’s time to see what these guys are made of.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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