Seahawks met with Arkansas RB Mike Washington Jr
Could this be the answer to Seattle's running back woes?
It's no secret the Seattle Seahawks are in need of a running back in the 2026 NFL draft. Yes, they signed Emanuel Wilson from the Green Bay Packers. However, that move alone isn't going to make up the 1,757 yards and 17 touchdowns produced by Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet during the 2025 season.
This brings us to a potential option for Seattle in the upcoming draft: Arkansas running back Mike Washington Jr. Washington recently met with the Seahawks as part of his Top 30 visits, something he confirmed to Seahawks Wire contributor Justin Melo in an interview. Washington's comments can be read below, and his f ull interview can be seen here .
"The Seattle Seahawks were my last visit. The process was a blessing in all honesty. It kind of feels like high school all over again.
Iām being recruited by a bunch of folks (laughs). Except this time, they get to make the recruiting decision. " Washington had a breakout season last year for the Razorbacks , powering his way to 1,070 yards on the ground and tying a career-best eight rushing touchdowns.