​The Seattle Seahawks are expected to rely heavily on Jadarian Price in 2026 and the rookie RB could be vital to their Super Bowl chances.The NFL is constantly changing with players moving around to different teams. That’s been the case over the offseason after the reigning champions lost Kenneth Walker despite being the Super Bowl MVP in February.MORE: 3 running backs buried on NFL depth charts that will have big breakoutsPrice was a late first-round pick in April’s NFL Draft after spending his college career at Notre Dame. However, his presence for Seattle is crucial for the franchise as pressure mounts in 2026 to repeat as champions.The 22 year old enters his professional career with significant expectations despite being overshadowed while playing for the Fighting Irish. Price’s collegiate tenure featured the running back splitting carries with Arizona Cardinals star Jeremiyah Love.The other Notre Dame running backNotre Dame running back Jadarian Price is selected by the Seattle Seahawks at the 2026 NFL Draft. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)Love’s electric career at Notre Dame put him firmly in the Heisman Trophy mix last season. Although, he ultimately fell short with Fernando Mendoza winning the valuable award.That doesn’t mean that Price isn’t a fully capable and exciting piece joining the Seahawks’ offense. Price carried the ball far fewer times while playing alongside Love at Notre Dame.However, Price still managed to average over six yards per carry during his final two seasons with the perennial college football powerhouse.MORE: Bijan Robinson’s agent Nicole Lynn celebrates historic NFL contractThe Seahawks are clearly high on Price’s ability though, especially with “Hard Knocks” clips hyping the player up.Seattle’s Super Bowl hopes hinge on PriceSeattle Seahawks running back Jadarian Price during training camp at Virginia Mason Athletic Center. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)Seattle’s in the unique position of being the defending NFL champions, but aren’t a favorite to repeat as winners. The Los Angeles Rams boast a stacked roster and are expected to win the NFC West despite Seattle’s success a season ago.Meanwhile, Mike Macdonald’s group is largely intact after their title run, minus Walker’s offseason move to the Kansas City Chiefs. Those vacated 200-plus carries now fall on the shoulders of Price, Zach Charbonnet and George Holani.Former Notre Dame RB Jadarian Price got a segment on Hard Knocks tonight. The first-round pick is *really* impressing his new coaches and teammates in Seattle.”Dang, No. 8 is fast.” — Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald(via @new_era72) pic.twitter.com/j7joNcurKA— Jack Soble (@jacksoble56) August 6, 2026Price is the one that can put Seattle back into the NFC contention conversation though because he’s the guy they invested heavily in this year. The Seahawk