Seahawks RB depth chart: How Seattle has fared with comittee of Kenneth Walker, Zach Charbonnet

Behind a relentless ground attack that has redefined the offense’s identity, the Seattle Seahawks have bulldozed their way to the NFC’s No. 1 seed, anchored by the most dynamic young backfield in the league. Kenneth Walker III’s explosive, home-run ability, paired with Zach Charbonnet’s downhill physicality, has created a balanced offensive engine that keeps opposing defenses on their heels and has secured home-field advantage throughout the 2025 playoffs.

This dual-threat approach has not only sustained long drives but also turned the red zone into a virtual lock for Seattle, with the duo combining for at least one rushing touchdown in 15 of their 17 regular-season games. By consistently wearing down front sevens and breaking off chunk plays in crucial moments, Walker and Charbonnet have transformed the Seahawks into a physical juggernaut, entering the postseason as the team to beat in the NFC.

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Seahawks RB depth chart

1. Kenneth Walker III

Now in his fourth season, Walker has fully established himself as one of the premier home-run hitters in the NFL. Known for his elite lateral agility and the ability to turn a broken play into a 50-yard touchdown, he serves as the explosive engine of the Seattle offense. 

In 2025, Walker had his first 1,000 yard season since his rookie year.

2. Zach Charbonnet

The perfect foil to Walker’s speed, Charbonnet provides the thunder"to the Seahawks' attack. A second-round pick out of UCLA, he is a high-volume, north-south runner who excels in short-yardage and goal-line situations. His value extends beyond just carries, as he has become a reliable safety valve in the passing game and one of the team's best pass-blocking assets.

Charbonnet had career-highs in carries, yards and touchdowns with the Seahawks this season.

3. George Holani (Injured Reserve)

Holani provided valuable depth early in the season, showing flashes of a reliable three-down back before a mid-season injury landed him on IR.

Holani had seven carries for 31 yards and a touchdown in a Nov. 9 win against the Cardinals.

4. Kenny McIntosh (Injured Reserve)

A creative runner with exceptional hands out of the backfield, McIntosh, the running back out of Georgia, was expected to play a significant role in third-down packages this year. Unfortunately, his season was cut short by injury.

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Kenneth Walker III stats

Walker III served as the explosive centerpiece of the Seattle ground game throughout the 2025 campaign, finishing the season with 1,027 rushing yards and five touchdowns. His year was defined by high-end efficiency and "home-run" ability, as he was near the top of the NFC in explosive runs of 20 yards or more. By improving his patience behind the line of scrimmage, he evolved from a pure speedster into a complete back who could consistently move the chains, evidenced by his 282 receiving yards that kept him on the field for all three downs.

Though, Walker did not have many home run performances, rather a consistent strain of good games. The back had over 40 rushing yards in 13 out of 17 games; his best performance was in Seattle's 38-37 overtime win against the Rams that helped clinch the No. 1 seed, where he broke off a 55-yard touchdown in a 100-yard performance.

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Zach Charbonnet stats

Charbonnet provided the essential physical counterpoint to Walker, racking up 730 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns as the  in Seattle's offensive rotation. Operating primarily as a downhill, north-south runner, Charbonnet excelled in high-leverage situations, particularly on third-and-short and near the goal line.

Charbonnet had a touchdown in 10 of the 17 games this season, including a career-best 110 yard, two touchdown performance in Week 17 against the Carolina Panthers.

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