5 Seahawks Replacement Options For Kenneth Walker in Free Agency & NFL Draft
Steven Bisig-Imagn Images Seattle Seahawks fans are lowkey sweating their running back situation right now. But general manager John Schneider? Not blinking.
With Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III off to Kansas City and Zach Charbonnet not expected to be ready for Week 1, the backfield looks thin on paper. But when asked about the plan, Schneider reveals Seattle isn’t panicking… yet. With that said, let’s look at five running backs the Seahawks should absolutely have on their radar to fill the Walker III void in 2026.
Nicholas Singleton Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images Nick Singleton is sitting right in that Day 2–Day 3 NFL Draft sweet spot. Exactly where Seattle loves to hunt for value. And stylistically?
He’s a good fit. The Penn State back is a classic one-cut-and-go back—built for outside-zone. Press the edge, plant the foot, and he’s gone.
Seattle’s run game has been missing that true home-run hitter, the guy who can flip field position in a single snap. Singleton brings that juice. He thrives in wide-zone looks and doesn’t need a bunch of window dressing—just give him a crease and let him cook.