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‘I appreciate you’ - Watch Jadarian Price’s emotional draft call with John Schneider
TL;DR
Jadarian Price received an emotional call from Seahawks GM John Schneider, confirming he will be the 32nd overall pick in the NFL Draft. Price expressed his gratitude, excited to take on the lead running back role after being a backup at Notre Dame.
Key points
- Jadarian Price was drafted 32nd overall by the Seattle Seahawks.
- John Schneider expressed excitement during the draft call.
- Price was a backup running back at Notre Dame.
- He aims to prove himself as a lead back in the NFL.
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“Mike,” Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider says waving over head coach Mike Macdonald as he is calling the soon-to-be 32nd overall pick in the first round of the NFL Draft, Jadarian Price. Soon after the former Notre Dame Fighting Irish, now Seattle Seahawk running back answered the phone, John told Price,
“Hey, man, we’re getting ready to pick you here, brother.”
Words every NFL hopeful waits to hear during the draft. “Yes sir,” Price responded to his new GM, and from there on out, you can hear and see the excitement and emotion from everyone. John is beaming speaking to Price on the phone, “All your stuff throughout the spring was outstanding. It’s so fun to watch you play. And, man, we can’t wait to make you a Seahawk, bud.”
“Yes sir, I appreciate you,” Price told John in response, elation in his voice knowing he was finally be the lead back on an NFL team. Throughout his college experience, Price has been the relief back, the running back 2 to Jeremiah Love who was the lead back for the Fighting Irish. As Love has stated himself, Price was as talented as him, but due to Love getting all the attention, Price did not get as much time to shine. Now, it is Price’s time to show the world what he is made of.
Claps filled the room as Mike took the phone from John, Price’s time to speak to his Head Coach. Mike was all smiles as he got his first round running back on the phone. Chuckles of excitement filled the conversation, what makes the Seahawks special was soon evident,
“Who are you with right now?”
The Seahawks are a family, they care about the individual, and they put their family in high importance. “I am with the family, man. Everybody, everybody.” Price responded. You could hear the smile on his face, and you could see in a video posted by Notre Dame, he was not lying. A family surrounded the new Seattle Seahawk in their families home, celebrating him, his hard work, his dedication, all coming to fruition. In that video, you can tell the pride his family has for him being able to see his dream come try, and the big permanent grin on his face said it all.
Q&A
What did John Schneider say to Jadarian Price during the draft call?
John Schneider informed Jadarian Price that the Seahawks were getting ready to pick him, expressing excitement about making him a Seahawk.
How did Jadarian Price respond to being drafted by the Seahawks?
Jadarian Price expressed his appreciation, saying, 'Yes sir, I appreciate you,' showing his excitement about the opportunity.
What was Jadarian Price's role at Notre Dame before joining the Seahawks?
At Notre Dame, Jadarian Price was primarily a backup running back, often playing second to Jeremiah Love, who was the lead back.
What does Jadarian Price aim to prove with the Seattle Seahawks?
Jadarian Price aims to showcase his talent and ability as the lead back in the NFL after being overshadowed during his college career.