The 2026 NFL season is shaping up with intriguing contenders for the Offensive Rookie of the Year Award, notably Jadarian Price of the Seattle Seahawks. While Jeremiyah Love, the first running back drafted, stands as the +300 favorite after being picked No. 3 overall by Arizona, Price's odds at +750 have sparked considerable interest.

Selected as the last pick of Round 1, Price comes off a standout season at Notre Dame, where he was a finalist for the Paul Hornung Award. Despite sharing the backfield with Love, he amassed impressive stats:

• 113 carries for 674 yards
• 11 rushing touchdowns
• 2 receiving touchdowns
• 450 yards and 2 return touchdowns on 12 kick returns He also made history as one of only nine players in FBS to achieve at least 10 rushing and 10 kick-return scores in a single season, leading the FBS in kickoff-return average at 37.5 yards.

The Seahawks initially sought to trade out of Round 1 but opted for Price, likely as a co-replacement for Kenneth Walker Jr., who left for Kansas City after a stellar 2025 season. With Walker's departure and Zach Charbonnet recovering from an ACL injury, Price could see substantial playing time.

Currently, Price leads in tickets (10.3%) at BetMGM for OROY and ranks second in handle (12.8%), reflecting Seattle's commitment to the run game, which was among the top in 2025.

DraftKings has set rookie rushing totals for Price, with at least 750 yards at -110 and 1,000 yards at +225. As the Seahawks feature on HBO's "Hard Knocks," fans will have a close look at Price's development. Coach Mike Macdonald has expressed confidence in Price's versatility, hinting at a prominent role in both the run and pass game, alongside special teams duties.