Kenneth Walker

Kenneth Walker

23-Year-Old Running BackRB
Seattle Seahawks
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Walker seemingly cleared a crucial hurdle when Rashaad Penny signed with Philadelphia in free agency, only to see the Seahawks spend a second-round pick on a running back (UCLA's Zach Charbonnet) for a second straight year. Walker was a second-round pick last year and thrived after Penny's season-ending leg injury, averaging 18.6 carries for 82.2 yards (4.4 YPC) over his final 11 appearances. Just like he had at Michigan State the year before, Walker repeatedly took 20-carry workloads and turned them into 100-plus yards on the ground. Questions will persist about Walker as a receiver – he never did it in college and as a rookie he was inconclusive at best – but as a runner he excels. The problem now is that Charbonnet is similarly talented and comes to Seattle at the same the Seahawks are adding a credible third receiver (first-round pick Jaxon Smith-Njigba). There are more mouths to feed, but Walker doesn't lack for upside as the incumbent starter in an offense that was above average last season and now has two top-60 picks coming in to help QB Geno Smith. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a four-year, $8.44 million contract with the Seahawks in July of 2022.
Leads backfield with 18 touches
RBSeattle Seahawks
January 7, 2024
Walker (shoulder) rushed 17 times for 78 yards and caught his only target for three yards in Sunday's 21-20 win over the Cardinals.
ANALYSIS
Walker was cleared of the shoulder injury that had plagued him in recent weeks and led Seattle's backfield with 17 carries in Sunday's thrilling comeback win. While the 9-8 Seahawks still narrowly missed the playoffs, the team's lead back turned in another solid fantasy season. Walker gained over 1,000 combined yards from scrimmage while scoring nine touchdowns over 15 games, numbers that somewhat mirror his impressive 228/1,050/9 rookie rushing line last season. The 23-year-old will enter the third year of his rookie deal likely leading Seattle's rising backfield duo of he and Zach Charbonnet in 2024.
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How do Kenneth Walker's 2023 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Broken Tackle %
    The number of broken tackles divided by rush attempts.
  • Positive Run %
    The percentage of run plays where he was able to gain positive yardage.
  • % Yds After Contact
    The percentage of his rushing yards that came after contact.
  • Avg Yds After Contact
    The average rushing yards he gains after contact.
  • Rushing TD %
    Rushing touchdowns divided by rushing attempts. In other words, how often is he scoring when running the ball.
  • Touches Per Game
    The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) he is averaging per game
  • % Snaps w/Touch
    The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) divided by offensive snaps played.
  • Air Yards Per Game
    The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
  • Air Yards Per Snap
    The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
  • % Team Air Yards
    The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
  • % Team Targets
    The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
  • Avg Depth of Target
    Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
  • Catch Rate
    The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Drop Rate
    The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Avg Yds After Catch
    The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
  • % Targeted On Route
    Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
  • Avg Yds Per Route Run
    Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.
Broken Tackle %
24.7%
 
Positive Run %
78.5%
 
% Yds After Contact
60.8%
 
Avg Yds After Contact
2.5
 
Rushing TD %
3.7%
 
Touches Per Game
16.5
 
% Snaps w/Touch
52.1%
 
Air Yards Per Game
-5.6
 
Air Yards Per Snap
-0.18
 
% Team Air Yards
-2.1%
 
% Team Targets
6.8%
 
Avg Depth of Target
-2.3 Yds
 
Catch Rate
78.4%
 
Drop Rate
5.4%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
11.1
 
% Targeted On Route
18.2%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
1.28
 
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Kenneth Walker's measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
5' 9"
 
Weight
211 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.38 sec
 
Vertical Jump
34.0 in
 
Broad Jump
122 in
 
Hand Length
9.50 in
 
Arm Length
30.38 in
 
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2022 Fantasy Outlook
The second running back taken in this year's draft, Walker went to Seattle with the 41st overall pick after a huge junior season at Michigan State that included a 75-yard TD run on his first carry. A compact, powerful runner at 5-9, 211, Walker opened eyes at the combine with a surprising 4.39 40 time, raising his draft stock even higher after the big finish to his college career. Without Russell Wilson this season, the Seattle offense could be even more run-heavy than it was last year, though efficiency likely will be a problem until the team finds a new franchise quarterback. Former first-round pick Rashaad Penny finished 2021 on a tear and thus enters camp as the starting running back, but he's missed nearly as many games (28) as he's played (37) through four NFL seasons, so it may not be long before Walker gets his shot as the lead back.
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Will suit up Week 18
RBSeattle Seahawks
January 5, 2024
Walker (shoulder) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.
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Returns as limited participant
RBSeattle Seahawks
Shoulder
January 4, 2024
Walker (shoulder) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
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Doesn't practice Wednesday
RBSeattle Seahawks
Shoulder
January 3, 2024
Walker (shoulder) was listed as a non-participant in Wednesday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
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Takes part in walkthrough
RBSeattle Seahawks
Shoulder
January 3, 2024
Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said Walker (shoulder) participated in Wednesday's walkthrough and looked OK, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
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Limited by shoulder injury
RBSeattle Seahawks
Shoulder
December 31, 2023
Walker (shoulder) rushed the ball 10 times for 53 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 30-23 loss to the Steelers. He added three receptions on three targets for 22 yards.
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