Instant Fantasy Analysis - RB Kenneth Walker III, Seahawks

[The Football Guru 211]

Draft Profile

Team Fit: Walker may be the most explosive runner in this draft class. He is a high-end handcuff at the very least to Rashaad Penny. Walker was exceptional running after contact last year (1,168 yards after contact and 89 missed tackles forced last season), so he figures to become a favorite of HC Pete Carroll very quickly. He is an excellent cutback runner and one of the best outside zone rushers I can remember evaluating. He cannot block a lick though, so he'll need to improve dramatically there before he can hope to be a three-down back. With that said, Walker will be a popular sleeper pick with high-end RB2 upside given Chris Carson and Penny's durability issues.

[weepaws 2,459]

Can’t catch, can’t block, D Lock at Qb, Plus Penny is still a Seahawk, don’t see a lot of redraft ff upside.  

[jrokh 568]

If you actually watched him play you would have seen it. Best Runner in the draft. When Penny inevitably gets hurt: league winner. Book it…

[IGotWorms 3,310]

Hard to get really excited with Russell Wilson gone but there’s definitely opportunity for someone who can stay healthy. If the cost isn’t too high he will be on my radar for sure

[Phil Simms 11 127]

Take him over Hall

[weepaws 2,459]

He’ll look great in preseason, his ranking will soar, and week one he’ll be on the bench.