Zach Charbonnet

Kenneth Walker has had diminishing returns in each of his three years. Zach Charbonnet has gotten better each year. Walker is however seen as the clearcut starter. In the last year of his rookie contract, Walker has it all to prove and struggling to get to his expected performance level. His last 100-yard game was the opening game of the 2024 season. He had one touchdown in his last six games and averaged 3.2 yards a carry in that time. Walker may enter this season fit and in prime position to be what is expected, but one touch of adversity and Charbonnet is on hand to take advantage. He outplayed Walker in all facets last year. Rushing, touchdowns, receiving etc. There is no doubt Charbonnet will get enough work to justify his draft slot, even if Walker is back to his best. What makes Charbonnet incredible value is that he is likely to see more work than Walker’s best-case scenario. If there are any issues with Walker this year Charbonnet could be a league winner.

A committee approach is likely in Seattle, but if injuries continue to be a problem for Ken Walker, expect Charbonnet's value to increase dramatically. 

Klint Kubiak likes to run the ball, especially off-tackle and in two TE sets. Zach Charbonnet has some Arian Foster-like style to his game, but Ken Walker is one of the best perimeter runners I have scouted in the past 10 years. He's a creative player with a lot of patience at the edge of the box. 

Kubiak wanted to ride Walker heavily while knowing he has two proven workhorses behind him in Charbonnet and Damien Martinez. If Walker can prove he's ready, expect a breakout year for Walker if he's made the focal point of the run game and the Seahawks finally make good with rebuilding its line.

It's looking more like Walker isn't going to be as reliable as Kubiak hoped. It means Charbonnet is more than a high-upside contingency play for Walker. He's likely a co-starter with high upside if Walker gets hurt. 

An athletic bruiser at 214 pounds. A good player but behind an even better one in Ken Walker.