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Kenneth Walker III receives high praise from Pete Carroll for camp performance
By Andrew Olson
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Pete Carroll loves what he’s seeing from Kenneth Walker III.
The Seattle Seahawks coach gushed about Walker’s camp performance. Carroll called Walker a well-rounded back on track to be a 3-down contributor for the Seahawks, a timely detail considering veteran Rashaad Penny’s injury. Carroll pointed to pass-protection as a knock on Walker as a college running back, but says the former Michigan State standout has turned the page with that issue.
Brady Henderson of ESPN’s NFL Nation shared Carroll’s comments on Walker:
Pete Carroll describing Ken Walker III as a three-down back on the same day that Rashaad Penny is sidelined again, this time with groin tightness.
Another indication/reminder that Walker is going to play a ton this season. https://t.co/JI9LbhwG2c
— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) August 11, 2022
Walker had a sensational season for Michigan State in 2021, rushing 263 times for 1,636 yards and 18 touchdowns. He was named a Unanimous All-American, winning the Doak Walker Award and Walter Camp Award. The Seahawks took Walker with the No. 41 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.
A former Florida beat reporter, Andrew writes for the Saturday Tradition News Desk.