Seahawks Rookie Power Rankings: Jadarian Price Shouldering the Load

To no surprise, Price gets the top spot. Much of the hopes for this rookie class are riding on Price. The running back is the only rookie playing a major role as of right now, but he also looks the part.

In Week 1, Price rushed 10 times for 52 yards. Price looked decisive and explosive, and it’s not hard to imagine him having some big games against weaker defenses. We saw what needed to see in Week 1, it’s just a little disappointing that he’s not getting more of the carries.

Eventually, I think Price will end up getting the majority of carries and George Holani’s involvement will be phased out. It should only help Price that Sam Darnold is out, because the team will want to lean on the ground game.

2. CB Avery Smith

This one might surprise some people. The Seahawks didn’t even draft Avery Smith- in fact, nobody did. The Seahawks traded for Smith from the Chargers at cut day after the undrafted free agent impressed this summer.

The Seahawks chose Smith over fellow rookie defensive backs Andre Fuller and Michael Dansby, who they just drafted. In Week 1, Smith played an important special teams role, seeing the field for 41% of snaps. Smith played more than fellow rookie defensive back Julian Neal, so it seems like the UDFA could become a core special teamer.

3. OG Beau Stephens

Beau Stephens was a healthy scratch in Week 1, but don’t count him out just yet. Starting right guard Anthony Bradford was bad again in Week 1 after a disappointing 2025, so his days could be numbered.

It won’t be surprising at all if Stephens eventually gets worked in. Bradford has shown that his struggles are consistent, and it’s likely that Stephens has a much higher ceiling. Stephens played at Iowa, so he has experience against NFL-level competition. He should get his chance sooner than later.

4. CB Julian Neal

It’s hard to picture Julian Neal making much of an impact as a rookie. It’s not really his fault, it’s just that this secondary is very deep. Nick Emmanwori, Ty Okada, Julian Love, Josh Jobe, and Devon Witherspoon will all be on the field for most snaps.

Then, you have Nehemiah Pritchett, who was fantastic in Week 1. Plus, Trevon Diggs and Terrion Arnold are waiting to get their opportunity as well. Even on special teams, it seems like the team prefers to have Avery Smith in there. Five snaps on special teams is the only action Neal got in Week 1.