The Seattle Seahawks have a legitimate star in the making with running back Kenneth Walker III. The explosive Michigan State standout has quietly made a name for himself as one of the best runners of the football in the league. Despite missing two games this year, Walker has taken every opportunity he can to make his presence felt in every outing since.
While the rushing yardage totals may not be there, Walker is having little trouble finding paydirt. Right now, Walker has seven rushing touchdowns on the year, as he is increasingly difficult to stop when the end zone is in sight.
Walker’s touchdown total has him on the verge of matching some recent franchise history. In fact, if he is able to get three more rushing touchdowns this year, he will be the first Seahawks running back to have at least 10 scores on the ground since Marshawn Lynch had 13 during the 2014 season.
RB @Kenneth_Walker9 needs three rushing touchdowns to become the first @Seahawks player with 10 rushing touchdowns since Marshawn Lynch (2014). #GoHawks pic.twitter.com/7Ov5BjgK7G
— Seahawks PR (@seahawksPR) November 22, 2024
Walker is a threat to take it to the house with every touch of the ball. The Seahawks would be wise to once again make him a focal point of the offensive game plan on Sunday, in an effort to keep Kyler Murray and the dynamic Cardinals offense sidelined. If Walker can start running rampant, Seattle has a good shot at defending home turf.