RB: Kenneth Walker III - SEA

2024 Season Summary

Games Played & Usage

• Games Played: 11 (all starts)

• Carries: 153

• Rushing Yards: 573 (3.7 YPC)

• Rushing Touchdowns: 7

• Receptions: 46

• Receiving Yards: 299

• Receiving Touchdowns: 1

Efficiency Metrics

• Averaged 13.9 rush attempts per game, comparable to top RB usage

• Led NFL in missed tackles forced per carry

• Top 10 among RBs in Yards After Contact (YAC) per attempt

Receiving Expansion

• Career highs in targets (53), receptions (46), and receiving yards (299)

• Ranked 3rd in first downs per route run, 6th in targets per route run, and 6th in receiving yards per game among RBs

• Led all RBs in 2-minute drill receptions (15 catches, 92 yards)

Situational Analysis

• Most effective between the 21–49 yard lines (4.9 YPC)

• Short-yardage YPC: 3.6

• Second-half production was stronger:

  • 76 rushes for 320 yards (4.2 YPC)

  • First half: 71 rushes for 230 yards (3.2 YPC)

2025 Fantasy Football Outlook

Workload & Efficiency Upside

• Projected volume: ~14 carries per game → ~238 carries over 17 games

• Elite missed-tackle and YAC numbers support strong efficiency — even modest 4.2 YPC would approach 1,000 rushing yards

Three-Down Capability

• Receiving usage continues to grow — projected 60–80 catches for 350–500 yards if healthy

• Top-tier in targets per route and first downs per route

Health & Competition

• Missed 6 games in 2024 due to injuries; offseason reports indicate no major lingering issues

• New OC Klint Kubiak expected to emphasize RB versatility

• Competition: Zach Charbonnet and rookie Damien Martinez remain rotational threats, but Walker projects as lead back

Headliner Take

Kenneth Walker III enters the 2025 fantasy football season as the clear lead back for the Seahawks after a productive, albeit injury-shortened, 2024 campaign. He racked up 573 rushing yards, 7 touchdowns, and added a career-best 46 receptions for 299 receiving yards in just 11 games. Walker continued to flash elite elusiveness and yards-after-contact skills, and with his expanded role in the passing game, he profiles as a three-down back with solid weekly upside. His biggest question mark remains durability, but if healthy, he projects as a high-volume RB2 with RB1 potential. Sam Darnold under center and the addition of Cooper Kupp provide a potentially balanced offense, and with Klint Kubiak’s run-heavy system in place, Walker is in line for a strong 2025 if he can stay on the field.