'22 TX RB Jadarian Price (Notre Dame Signee)

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ndfanatic78 said:
Honestly that’s not a bad time at all. I just thought he was faster than Love.
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Never got to see Love return a kickoff. Would have been awesome to see him try but not worth the risk of injury. I know he was a track champ in high school. He expected to run a 4.2.
 
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I remember at the start of the NIL era, a college football podcast was discussing how one of the changes it would bring is: how do you handle money? Apparently, a part of the character eval for the NFL Draft used to be "we're about to give this young man more money than he's ever seen. what's he going to do?" After seeing that clip, hard to believe there's a GM that doesn't want JD in his locker room.
 
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Daniel Jeremiah of NFL Network thought Price was the best-looking RB in the on-field drills. I watched, and he definitely looked the smoothest out of all the RBs.

Unfortunately, there's a good chance some GM will be mesmerized by Mike Washington's (Ark) 40 time and draft him ahead of Price, but Price's overall performance at the combine was more impressive.
 
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bumpdaddy said:
Daniel Jeremiah of NFL Network thought Price was the best-looking RB in the on-field drills. I watched, and he definitely looked the smoothest out of all the RBs.

Unfortunately, there's a good chance some GM will be mesmerized by Mike Washington's (Ark) 40 time and draft him ahead of Price, but Price's overall performance at the combine was more impressive.
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Washington’s forty time helped his stock. But it didn’t do enough to make him the favourite for RB2.
 
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Price's upper body strength and build is one of the best I've seen for a back entering the league. This will prove very beneficial for him in his pro career. These college backs are about to enter unchartered territory with NFL defenses. Price has the ingredients to be an excellent NFL back, and I fully expect him to be the 2nd back drafted next month behind Love.
 
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ndfanatic78 said:
Honestly that’s not a bad time at all. I just thought he was faster than Love.
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Not in any world is he even close to Love. Both can run faster but Love is a legit 4.3 guy and Price is around 4.43 at best.

Then again we also have guys on the board who thought a nationally ranked sprinter (Lorenzo Styles Jr.) was slow.🤔🤔
 
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I think they made that trade to give them the necessary capital to move up from 9. Package 9 w maybe this number 29 and go up to 4 or 5 if he’s available.

If you’re TN do you make that trade? Giants at 5 certainly should.
 
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They could definitely. I would probably asks for Chiefs 2027 1st rounder before I ask for 2026 #29. But assuming no trade and Love comes off prior to 9, I find it hard to believe the Chiefs pick at 29 and 40 and don’t have a good chance to take Price.
 
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Dale said:
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It will be plenty of decent CBs available in the No. 29 range, so the Chiefs will be able to get a cheaper alternative, while stocking up on depth with the other three picks they acquired. They could also package a couple of picks and move up for a grand slam (Love) or even stay put and hit a homer (Price/Washington/CB).
 
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I think people are sleeping on Price in this draft. He's probably the second best back available after Love, but Love has gained even more steam in the lead up.

Price should be the second RB taken. I doubt he will be, though.
 
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It’s a pretty awful RB class, I think if it’s not Seattle anyone who needs a true RB1 or RB 1B type back will feel the pressure early R2 to draft Price.

Mike Washington is a boom/bust I don’t think you take if you’re counting on essential snaps. The only other guy IMO would be Jonah Coleman to take and actually count on. Otherwise let it slide and take a Day 3 guy.
 
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If Love and Price both go round one, there shouldn't be another RB taken until the third. Even if Price slips into the second round, there is likely not going to be a run on RB until the third round based on how this crop grades out. It's overall a C at best. You take Love and Price out of the equation, it's pretty bad.

2025 class was really really good, which could skew the perception of this class somewhat, but overall this group of guys lack the vision and patience needed in the NFL.

It's Love and Price, then a pretty good drop off after that. Washington has the physical tools but he fumbles the ball a lot. Coleman lacks elite speed and still needs a lot of work pass blocking. Singleton lacks vision.

Biggest question on Price is can he handle an NFL workload because he was not the guy at ND with Love in front of him.
 
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Jiggafini19Deux said:
If Love and Price both go round one, there shouldn't be another RB taken until the third. Even if Price slips into the second round, there is likely not going to be a run on RB until the third round based on how this crop grades out. It's overall a C at best. You take Love and Price out of the equation, it's pretty bad.

2025 class was really really good, which could skew the perception of this class somewhat, but overall this group of guys lack the vision and patience needed in the NFL.

It's Love and Price, then a pretty good drop off after that. Washington has the physical tools but he fumbles the ball a lot. Coleman lacks elite speed and still needs a lot of work pass blocking. Singleton lacks vision.

Biggest question on Price is can he handle an NFL workload because he was not the guy at ND with Love in front of him.
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On the bright side, the most rushes per game in 2025 was only 19 (EDIT). Jonathan Taylor Averaged 19. Everyone else average less. Looks like the "norm" is in the 15 carry range. The higher profile guys are getting a couple more.
 
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Jiggafini19Deux said:
If Love and Price both go round one, there shouldn't be another RB taken until the third. Even if Price slips into the second round, there is likely not going to be a run on RB until the third round based on how this crop grades out. It's overall a C at best. You take Love and Price out of the equation, it's pretty bad.

2025 class was really really good, which could skew the perception of this class somewhat, but overall this group of guys lack the vision and patience needed in the NFL.

It's Love and Price, then a pretty good drop off after that. Washington has the physical tools but he fumbles the ball a lot. Coleman lacks elite speed and still needs a lot of work pass blocking. Singleton lacks vision.

Biggest question on Price is can he handle an NFL workload because he was not the guy at ND with Love in front of him.
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I think the biggest question for Price is "Can he strengthen the weak spots in his game?" He's still not a great blocker, and he hasn't shown to catch many balls out of the backfield. He's one dimensional, and the blocking aspect in particular will hurt him at the next level. It's hard getting lots of playing time if all you can do is carry the ball.
 
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Dale said:
It’s a pretty awful RB class, I think if it’s not Seattle anyone who needs a true RB1 or RB 1B type back will feel the pressure early R2 to draft Price.

Mike Washington is a boom/bust I don’t think you take if you’re counting on essential snaps. The only other guy IMO would be Jonah Coleman to take and actually count on. Otherwise let it slide and take a Day 3 guy.
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Agreed... I wouldn't be surprised if Price wasn't taken in the 2nd round. Not because of his abilities but what's out there that teams need. I wouldn't be surprised if Price was the only RB taken in the 2nd round TBH.
 
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ulukinatme said:
I think the biggest question for Price is "Can he strengthen the weak spots in his game?" He's still not a great blocker, and he hasn't shown to catch many balls out of the backfield. He's one dimensional, and the blocking aspect in particular will hurt him at the next level. It's hard getting lots of playing time if all you can do is carry the ball.
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Isn't that the question when it comes to every rookie coming into the league?

Playing time will depend on where he goes. He can also contribute in the return game.

A good majority of college running backs need their pass protection technique and skills refined by NFL coaching.
 
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ulukinatme said:
I think the biggest question for Price is "Can he strengthen the weak spots in his game?" He's still not a great blocker, and he hasn't shown to catch many balls out of the backfield. He's one dimensional, and the blocking aspect in particular will hurt him at the next level. It's hard getting lots of playing time if all you can do is carry the ball.
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its a rare feature back in the College game that is really good at Pass Protection. Very rare. So your thought that its a factor is false; he is willing; just needs more work on it. He has not been targeted much as a receiver so once again your claim is false. He needs work but like virtually all other backs its pretty much the same. What he has shown as a runner and returner makes him the clear #2 in this class
 
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