Seattle Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III has been a true workhorse since being selected in the 2nd round of the 2022 NFL Draft from Michigan State with over 200 carries in each of his 2 seasons. There is concern because his yard per carry dipped from his 1st season to year 2 and that there will be a new offense scheme installed in Seattle this season. Below, we look at Kenneth Walker III’s 2024 fantasy football average draft position (ADP) and where you should draft him.
Walker’s role in 2024 could change with new Seattle coach Mike Macdonald and rookie OC Ryan Grubb, whose past college offenses were big on passing. The former Washington Huskies OC has indicated a more balanced approach with the Seahawks, so Walker could get more chances to run. Even with this potential uptick, keep in mind Walker has a 41.8% chance of injury, so staying healthy will be key. With new faces on the offensive line and a fresh playbook, Walker could be a solid pick if things break his way.
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Kenneth Walker III’s ADP: 31.10
(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com; last updated at time of this publishing – ADPs continually change as more drafts occur)
Walker’s 31.10 ADP puts him in the range of the 2nd to 4th round depending on the size of the league. He has the best ADP on the Seattle Seahawks.
Among RBs, Walkers’s ADP puts him 13th at the position, behind Kansas City’s Isiah Pacheco (22.27), Miami’s De’Von Achane (28.13) and Tampa Bay’s Rachaad White (29.91) and ahead of Green Bay’s Josh Jacobs (33.61) and New Orleans’ Alvin Kamara (34.48).
Kenneth Walker III’s 2023-24 stats
Games: 15
Carries | rushing yards: 219 | 905
Rushing touchdowns: 8
Receptions | receiving yards: 29 | 259
Receiving touchdowns: 1
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Where should you draft Walker?
Walker is being drafted as RB17 (No. 44 overall) in PPR leagues, which makes him a solid RB2 option. Last season, Walker had 219 carries for 905 yards and 8 TDs. While he averaged 4.1 yards per carry, he really shined on 2nd downs with an average of 4.7 YPC.
The Seahawks’ run game wasn’t great last year, ranking 27th in rushing yards and 31st in rush attempts per game. With Grubb now calling the plays as the offensive coordinator, we might see some changes. Grubb’s been known for boosting passing games, but it’s hard to imagine the Seahawks running game getting much more work than it did last season.
Walker will once again be sharing the backfield with rookie RB Zach Charbonnet, who had a decent rookie year with 108 carries for 462 yards and 1 TD. Even with Charbonnet around, Walker should get a good share of the workload. Keep an eye on the Seahawks’ Week 10 bye week—it might be a key time for any adjustments.
Walker’s current draft spot makes it tough for him to outshine his ADP, but he’s a reliable RB2 pick. With playmakers like WR Tyler Lockett, WR DK Metcalf, and WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba around, Walker’s role as a consistent mid-range RB2 should continue into 2024.
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