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. Thats 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 Aprils NFL Draft after spending his college career at Notre Dame. However, his presence for Seattle is crucial as the franchise looks to make another championship run.The 22 year old enters his professional career with significant expectations despite being overshadowed while playing for the Fighting Irish. Prices 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)Loves 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 doesnt mean that Price isnt 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 Robinsons agent Nicole Lynn celebrates historic NFL contractThe Seahawks are clearly high on Prices ability though, especially with Hard Knocks clips hyping the player up.Seattles 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)Seattles in the unique position of being the defending NFL champions, but arent a favorite to repeat as winners. The Los Angeles Rams boast a stacked roster and are expected to win the NFC West despite Seattles success a season ago.Meanwhile, Mike Macdonalds group is largely intact after their title run, minus Walkers 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 hes the guy they invested heavily in this year. The Seahawks arent typically in the market for drafting running backs early.MORE: Dak Prescott shares special motivation for NFL career ahead of 2026 seasonIn fact, Price is one of only four RBs the team has ever selected in the first round of the NFL Draft. Shaun Alexander, Rashaad Penny and Curt Warner are the only others that Seattle has ever drafted in Round 1.That goes to show how much Macdonald and Co. value him as they aim to surround Sam Darnold with another weapon.Enjoy free coverage of the top news & trending stories with The Big Lead Newsletter