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Kenneth Walker III

Kenneth Walker III Player Profile

Summary

Kenneth Walker III was selected in Round 2 (#41 Overall) in the 2022 Draft out of Michigan State University. Walker is an exciting young running back whose major strengths lie in his explosiveness, contact balance, vision, and receiving potential. His main developmental tasks include improving his durability, honing his pass‑protection and blocking skills, and refining his decision‑making in smaller‑space scenarios. If he can address these areas, he has a very high upside; even if not, he still offers valuable contributions as a dynamic starter.

Strengths

  • Explosive burst and home‑run ability: Walker has shown the ability to hit creases quickly and turn good runs into big gains.

  • Contact balance and power in tight spaces: He repeatedly shows the ability to absorb hits, maintain momentum, and gain extra yards after contact.

  • Good vision and decisive runner: He anticipates flow, finds cutbacks, and accelerates into lanes when they open.

  • Strong receiving back potential: While more known for his rushing, he has shown the ability to contribute in the passing game and handle touches beyond just carries. PlayerProfiler

Weaknesses

  • Size / durability concerns: At 5′9″ and 211 lbs, he carries less size than some other backs, and his availability has been impacted by injuries. Field Gulls

  • Pass protection and scheme blocking: Some evaluations point out that his blocking in protection and awareness in blitz pickup need improvement.

  • Decision‑making in tight or congested situations: Occasionally he can hesitate or try to make too much of a play rather than taking what the defense gives him. NFL Draft Buzz

Fit & Outlook

Kenneth Walker III fits best as the lead back in a system that values burst, home‑run ability, and versatility as both a rusher and receiver. In Seattle’s offense, he projects to continue being a central piece of the ground game and a threat in the open field, especially when given opportunity and a clean scheme fit. If he can remain healthy, improve his pass‑protection technique and modern running‑back responsibilities, his outlook is strong: he has the potential to be a top‑tier back in the league. At minimum, he projects as a high‑end starter with big‑play upside.