Seahawks projected to make aggressive pick in ESPN mock draft with Notre Dame RB

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The Seattle Seahawks have seen a lot of their players leave in free agency, with Riq Woolen, Boye Mafe, and Coby Bryant all big losses. But the biggest loss was Kenneth Walker III.

Losing their Super Bowl MVP to the Kansas City Chiefs was a tough blow for Seattle this offseason. Now, even after signing Emmanuel Wilson, the Seahawks' running back spot is their biggest need.

With such a need, ESPN's Peter Schrager, in his latest mock draft, based on what he's hearing from around the league, projected the Seahawks to make a very aggressive decision with a Notre Dame running back, but not with Jeremiyah Love, Jadarian Price.

Seahawks projected to take Jeremiyah Love's backup with 32nd pick

"But Price is the No. 2 running back in this class and would provide some nice pop to the Seattle offense after the departure of Kenneth Walker III via free agency," Schrager writes.

Seattle taking Price with the 32nd pick would be an aggressive move for John Schneider and company to replace Walker.

They could decide to wait until Round 2 or 3 to find another running back to add to the backfield alongside George Holani, Wilson, and Zach Charbonnet once he's back.

But, Schrager's projection has the Seahawks sticking and picking with Price, the Notre Dame backup running back, being the pick.

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Running back in the first round would be an aggressive decision, but for Seattle, with its complete roster, this wouldn't be the worst option.

Price had 113 carries last season for 674 yards and 11 touchdowns on the ground. He also caught six passes for 87 yards and two touchdowns.

This would be a bold move from the Seahawks front office, as taking Price, the backup running back at Notre Dame, in the first round is not a move many experts have been predicting.

Taking a backup running back, even if he's good, in the first round is very aggressive. While Price is an intriguing player and would be a great pick at the end of Round 2, taking him 32 picks earlier would be aggressive and high risk.

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