Walker is an upside fantasy RB, and his arrow is pointing up in an offense that should be more potent in 2024. Seahawks fans who watch him regularly know that the third-year runner can provide the offense with frequent sizable runs while functioning as a quality TD option. Last season, he had runs of 20-plus yards in seven of 15 games played, and Walker opened the schedule with six TD runs in the first five games played.
As he has improved as a runner over his first two seasons, the 5-foot-9, 211-pounder has combined power and the abilities to make defenders miss with improved patience. In 2023, he ranked second among RBs in Juke Rate (29 percent) and third in Evaded Tackles (72), and gave us several glimpses of his fantasy ceiling, with six 16.5-plus point performances. This upcoming season, Walker might see his considerable natural talents translate into increased fantasy output.
Under new offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb, the Seahawks offense has the potential to challenge defenses with a strong complementary balance of running and passing. Walker knows how to deftly create his own running room, and an up-tempo passing game can often put him into position to finish off scoring drives with many shorter-range TD runs. The air attack may also open up more lanes for the running game.
I have Walker ranked as the No. 16 fantasy RB for 2024, which puts him into solid mid-range fantasy RB2 territory. The ADP reports pinpoint him in the same range, 17th at RB. Walker will be a fine RB2 target for those who draft only one player at the position in the first five rounds. Even if you do have two RBs on the roster by round six, the value on Walker may be too tempting to resist.
