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Seattle Seahawks not expected to use franchise tag on Kenneth Walker III, per report
By Ethan Stone
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Seattle Seahawks fans will remember the performance Kenneth Walker III in this year’s Super Bowl LX victory over the New England Patriots when he rushed 27 times for 135 yards in the 29-13 victory against the New England Patriots. He was named the Super Bowl MVP.
That performance raised his stock in the eyes of the NFL, and the Seahawks have been forced to make a decision on whether or not they were going to use the franchise tag on their star running back. On Tuesday, ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter reported that the Seahawks won’t use the tag, meaning Walker will be an unrestricted free agent when the new NFL season begins.
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Walker began his college career at Wake Forest in 2019, and he rushed 1,158 yards and 17 touchdowns in two years before transferring to Michigan State. This is where he became a star in college football, as he rushed for 1,636 yards and 18 touchdowns in his lone year in East Lansing before he opted to enter the NFL Draft.
Seattle had high hopes for Walker when they selected him with the No. 41 pick in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Michigan State. In four seasons, he has rushed for 3,555 yards and 29 touchdowns while also adding another 1,005 receiving yards.
The running back position has been one of the more debated positions when it comes to contracts the last few years. However, there has been a resurgence at the position, and Walker figures to be at the top of class for the teams needing an upgrade at the position.
Ethan Stone was an editor for his student newspaper at the University of Tennessee and is now a News Manager for Saturday Tradition.