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The Seattle Seahawks have gotten worse at running back this offseason. That is undeniable. General manager John Schneider wisely decided against retaining Super Bowl 60 MVP Kenneth Walker III, as the Seahawks were in no position to match the lucrative contract offered to him by the Kansas City Chiefs.
Nonetheless, Walker's departure delivers a big blow to the offense. That's especially true given that Zach Charbonnet tore his ACL during the playoffs. The Seahawks added former Green Bay Packers running back Emanuel Wilson via free agency, but he's a rotational back at best.
In fact, signing Wilson strongly indicates the Seahawks are going to select a running back in the 2026 NFL draft. Specifically, Schneider should be targeting a ball carrier with the 64th pick. Arkansas' Mike Washington Jr. should be the primary target.
Washington was outstanding at the NFL Combine. The Razorbacks standout ran the fastest 40-yard dash among participating running backs at 4.33, and he placed second-best in both the vertical (39 inches) and broad jump (10-foot-8) drills. It was an excellent performance.
It's been a promising pre-draft process for Washington, who was also excellent at the Senior Bowl. The ex Buffalo and New Mexico State transfer rushed for 1,070 yards this past campaign. Washington runs the football with breakaway speed, good size, developed vision, and rushing instincts.
Mike Washington Jr. would be the perfect like-for-like replacement for Kenneth Walker III.
This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: Why Mike Washington Jr. should be Seahawks' primary RB target
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Nonetheless, Walker's departure delivers a big blow to the offense. That's especially true given that Zach Charbonnet tore his ACL during the playoffs. The Seahawks added former Green Bay Packers running back Emanuel Wilson via free agency, but he's a rotational back at best.
In fact, signing Wilson strongly indicates the Seahawks are going to select a running back in the 2026 NFL draft. Specifically, Schneider should be targeting a ball carrier with the 64th pick. Arkansas' Mike Washington Jr. should be the primary target.
Washington was outstanding at the NFL Combine. The Razorbacks standout ran the fastest 40-yard dash among participating running backs at 4.33, and he placed second-best in both the vertical (39 inches) and broad jump (10-foot-8) drills. It was an excellent performance.
It's been a promising pre-draft process for Washington, who was also excellent at the Senior Bowl. The ex Buffalo and New Mexico State transfer rushed for 1,070 yards this past campaign. Washington runs the football with breakaway speed, good size, developed vision, and rushing instincts.
Mike Washington Jr. would be the perfect like-for-like replacement for Kenneth Walker III.
This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: Why Mike Washington Jr. should be Seahawks' primary RB target
Continue reading...
