The Seattle Seahawks rookies are arriving at training camp with plenty to prove, and a few of the biggest questions center on how quickly this class can force its way into the picture.
That’s especially true for first-round pick Jadarian Price, who is entering camp with the expectation that he can grow into the starter. He won’t have a clear runway, though, because he’ll need to share carries with George Holani. Even so, the real objective is straightforward: Price needs to earn most of the first-team reps.
The Seahawks can afford to be patient with him, but they also want to see signs that he can develop into a potential three-down back in the league. That kind of ceiling may not show up right away in his first season, but camp should give the team a sense of whether he’s moving in that direction.
There’s also a battle brewing on the offensive line, where Anthony Bradford enters camp with some uncertainty around his spot. Bradford is set to be a free agent after the 2026 season, and Seattle responded by drafting Iowa guard Beau Stephens. That move puts pressure on Bradford, since Stephens has a real chance to compete for the job and take it from him.
Bradford is the favorite heading into camp, but Stephens could make things interesting fast if he comes out strong early.
Then there’s sixth-round pick Emmanuel Henderson Jr., who faces the toughest roster path of the group. The former Kansas Jayhawk receiver is walking into a crowded wideout room that already includes Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Cooper Kupp, Rashid Shaheed and Tory Horton, all of whom are expected to sit ahead of him on the depth chart right away.
That leaves Henderson fighting for one of the final receiver spots alongside Jake Bobo, Irvin Charles, Montorie Foster and Ricky White, among others. To stick on the 53-man roster, he’ll need to show he can help on offense and on special teams.
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