Kenneth Walker
23-Year-Old
2023 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
219
YDS
905
TD
8
YDS
259
TD
1
2024 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Walker seemingly cleared a crucial hurdle when Rashaad Penny signed with Philadelphia in free agency, only to see the Seahawks spend a second-round pick on a running back (UCLA's Zach Charbonnet) for a second straight year. Walker was a second-round pick last year and thrived after Penny's season-ending leg injury, averaging 18.6 carries for 82.2 yards (4.4 YPC) over his final 11 appearances. Just like he had at Michigan State the year before, Walker repeatedly took 20-carry workloads and turned them into 100-plus yards on the ground. Questions will persist about Walker as a receiver – he never did it in college and as a rookie he was inconclusive at best – but as a runner he excels. The problem now is that Charbonnet is similarly talented and comes to Seattle at the same the Seahawks are adding a credible third receiver (first-round pick Jaxon Smith-Njigba). There are more mouths to feed, but Walker doesn't lack for upside as the incumbent starter in an offense that was above average last season and now has two top-60 picks coming in to help QB Geno Smith. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
Leads backfield with 18 touches
Walker (shoulder) rushed 17 times for 78 yards and caught his only target for three yards in Sunday's 21-20 win over the Cardinals.
ANALYSIS
Walker was cleared of the shoulder injury that had plagued him in recent weeks and led Seattle's backfield with 17 carries in Sunday's thrilling comeback win. While the 9-8 Seahawks still narrowly missed the playoffs, the team's lead back turned in another solid fantasy season. Walker gained over 1,000 combined yards from scrimmage while scoring nine touchdowns over 15 games, numbers that somewhat mirror his impressive 228/1,050/9 rookie rushing line last season. The 23-year-old will enter the third year of his rookie deal likely leading Seattle's rising backfield duo of he and Zach Charbonnet in 2024.
Walker was cleared of the shoulder injury that had plagued him in recent weeks and led Seattle's backfield with 17 carries in Sunday's thrilling comeback win. While the 9-8 Seahawks still narrowly missed the playoffs, the team's lead back turned in another solid fantasy season. Walker gained over 1,000 combined yards from scrimmage while scoring nine touchdowns over 15 games, numbers that somewhat mirror his impressive 228/1,050/9 rookie rushing line last season. The 23-year-old will enter the third year of his rookie deal likely leading Seattle's rising backfield duo of he and Zach Charbonnet in 2024.
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Broken Tackle %
24.7%Positive Run %
78.5%% Yds After Contact
60.8%Avg Yds After Contact
2.5Rushing TD %
3.7%Touches Per Game
16.5% Snaps w/Touch
52.1%Air Yards Per Game
-5.6Air Yards Per Snap
-0.18% Team Air Yards
-2.1%% Team Targets
6.8%Avg Depth of Target
-2.3 YdsCatch Rate
78.4%Drop Rate
5.4%Avg Yds After Catch
11.1% Targeted On Route
18.2%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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2023 Kenneth Walker Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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Height
5' 9"Weight
211 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.38 secVertical Jump
34.0 inBroad Jump
122 inHand Length
9.50 inArm Length
30.38 in
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Unlikely to suit up Thursday
Walker, who's listed as doubtful for Thursday's game against the 49ers due to the oblique injury he suffered on the opening drive of a Week 11 loss to the Rams, will sit out the contest barring "an unexpected turn Thursday morning," Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Walker's early exit versus Los Angeles afforded rookie Zach Charbonnet the opportunity to serve as the lead back, and that scenario is almost certain to be replicated Thursday. Walker could have a chance to return for next Thursday's Week 13 showdown against the Cowboys, although the chances of that transpiring won't be clear until much closer to game day.
Walker's early exit versus Los Angeles afforded rookie Zach Charbonnet the opportunity to serve as the lead back, and that scenario is almost certain to be replicated Thursday. Walker could have a chance to return for next Thursday's Week 13 showdown against the Cowboys, although the chances of that transpiring won't be clear until much closer to game day.
2022 Fantasy Outlook
The second running back taken in this year's draft, Walker went to Seattle with the 41st overall
pick after a huge junior season at Michigan State that included a 75-yard TD run on his first
carry. A compact, powerful runner at 5-9, 211, Walker opened eyes at the combine with a
surprising 4.39 40 time, raising his draft stock even higher after the big finish to his college
career. Without Russell Wilson this season, the Seattle offense could be even more run-heavy
than it was last year, though efficiency likely will be a problem until the team finds a new
franchise quarterback. Former first-round pick Rashaad Penny finished 2021 on a tear and thus
enters camp as the starting running back, but he's missed nearly as many games (28) as he's played (37) through four NFL seasons, so it may not be long before Walker gets his shot as the lead back.
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Will suit up Week 18
Walker (shoulder) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.
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Returns as limited participant
Walker (shoulder) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
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Doesn't practice Wednesday
Walker (shoulder) was listed as a non-participant in Wednesday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
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Takes part in walkthrough
Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said Walker (shoulder) participated in Wednesday's walkthrough and looked OK, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
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Limited by shoulder injury
Walker (shoulder) rushed the ball 10 times for 53 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 30-23 loss to the Steelers. He added three receptions on three targets for 22 yards.
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