Jadarian Price Dynasty Value: Hidden Star Ready to Emerge

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It’s unprecedented for one school to produce the RB1 and RB2 in the same class. But that’s in play this year.

Despite a light career workload, Price maximized his carries over the past two seasons. He rebounded from a ruptured Achilles in 2022 to showcase the power and burst that should turn heads of both fantasy managers and NFL decision-makers.

In a thin class, that may be enough to push him off the board as the RB2 behind consensus RB1 Jeremiyah Love. 

Let’s dig into the traits, tape, and stats to project Price’s dynasty value.

Jadarian Price Dynasty Values

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Jadarian Price Draft Profile

Jadarian Price Combine Results

Price had his pick of college programs coming out of Denison, Texas. 

The four-star recruit chose Notre Dame, then almost immediately fought through a rough opening chapter.

2022 Wiped Out By a Major Injury

Price looked like a freshman-year factor after an impressive spring. But that momentum stopped abruptly in June due to a ruptured left Achilles tendon.

“It was loud,” Price said. “I tried to get up and I couldn’t walk.” 

Surgery and a lengthy rehab followed.

Back on the field in 2023, Price logged 47 carries across 12 games. He flashed in a bowl win over Oregon State, ripping off 106 yards and a TD on just 13 carries.

That hyper-efficiency wasn’t a fluke. In fact, it previewed the impact Price would make the next fall.

Price Forms One-Two Punch With Star Teammate 

The 2024 Fighting Irish lost 210 carries when Audric Estime turned pro.

You’d expect a likely top-15 pick such as Jeremiyah Love to absorb nearly all of that work. He did separate as a receiver, hauling in 28 catches to Price’s four. 

But the split stayed much closer on the ground. Love averaged 10.2 carries per game, with Price at 7.6. 

Both RBs appeared in all 16 games. Here’s how they compared from an efficiency standpoint:

Love was the best back on Notre Dame’s roster. But Love’s numbers also compare favorably against the top RBs in all of college football.

That didn’t help Price earn more touches. Still, his limited sample attracted attention from programs across the country.

Price Fields Offers But Returns to South Bend

Let’s start here: Price could have earned a starting role at another school last season.

Draft analyst Dane Brugler said on the Third and Gold Podcast that Price “would have been a featured back at 90-95% of schools,” even floating a possible Heisman-level outcome in the right situation.

Maybe. Maybe not. Teams clearly wanted his services, though.

“Every other day my agents (A&P Sports Agency) would hit me up saying, ‘Here’s a new offer; here’s a new coach that’s interested in you,’”  Price said via The South Bend Tribune. “And I just had to tell them I appreciate it, but I’m sticking to my word.”

So, back with Love once more, Price’s low-volume ways continued … this time with a twist.

A New Problem Emerges, But High Efficiency Sticks

Price and Love remained healthy, appearing in all 12 games.

But here’s what stunk for Price: Love’s role expanded during a Heisman-finalist campaign. Price finished with just 113 carries, trailing Love by 86.

One blemish emerged late, and it may explain the lack of attempts. Price put the ball on the ground three times, with each fumble coming in a goal-line situation.

He also managed only 6 catches, although they went for 87 yards and two scores.  

Rushing efficiency stayed intact. Price averaged 6.0 yards per carry and set a career high with 11 TDs, while his advanced metrics largely mirrored his 2024 profile.

Ultimately, we’re evaluating a smaller total sample than most RB prospects. Price exits college without a single game of more than 15 carries. He averaged just 8.3 attempts per game over his final two seasons.

Sure, the low mileage is nice. But does the tape justify betting on efficiency without volume? 

Let’s review the film for clues.

Jadarian Price Highlights

Games watched: USC (2024), Indiana (2024), Georgia (2024), Ohio State (2024), Miami (2025), Texas A&M (2025), Purdue (2025), Arkansas (2025), Boise State (2025), USC (2025), Syracuse (2025), Stanford (2025)

Price may be overlooked due to splitting with Love, but his film shows a RB who can be a three-down player. 

Decisive Vision with Breakaway Speed

On this zone run, Price makes a sharp cut and transitions smoothly through the open hole. He keeps his feet moving through contact to stay upright. Price stays focused downfield, adjusting his angles based on the blocks.

Price accelerates into the open field with an angle toward the sideline and continues sidestepping tacklers. The combination of his size, open-field vision, and long speed makes Price a home-run threat on every touch.

Price’s ball security crops up as an issue on this run (and many of his runs). Price plays loose with the ball in his hand, leaving it susceptible to getting punched out. He had three fumbles this past season alone.

Built for the Goal Line

On this play, Price shows good burst through the hole. He keeps a low center of gravity and moves effortlessly through open space.

That low pad level allows Price to lower his shoulder at the goal line and power through the safety. He can excel as a red-zone runner and shows a strong nose for the end zone.

Price Flashes Functional Receiving Skill Set

Price displays strong catch technique on this play, extending his arms and catching the ball away from his body. After the reception in the flat, he reaches full speed quickly and accelerates to the second level. Price shows excellent open-field vision, shifting laterally between defenders to evade would-be tacklers.

Love’s domination of the backfield receiving work leaves sparse film on Price in that area, so it’s tough to fully evaluate his receiving. When he does get targets, though, Price shows natural hands and receiving ability. It remains an underrated part of his game.

Price’s open-field ability also shows up in the return game with three career kick-return TDs. He likely will return kicks in the NFL, at least until/unless he becomes a team’s primary back (but perhaps even in that case). 

Struggles to Sustain Speed to the Edge

On this play, Price shows only average burst on an outside zone run. While he can be explosive off the snap, he struggles to maintain that speed when moving parallel to the line of scrimmage. That allows defenders to set the edge before he arrives, which happens here.

Jadarian Price Team Fit: Washington Commanders

Here are the Commanders' top four RBs from this past season, listed in order of rush attempts: 

• Jacory Croskey-Merritt
• Chris Rodriguez
• Jeremy McNichols
• Austin Ekeler

Only Croskey-Merritt is under contract for 2026, although the team can easily retain restricted free agent Chris Rodriguez. 

As for JCM: He exceeded expectations as a Round 7 rookie, rushing for 805 yards and 8 TDs on 175 attempts. But he was also unreliable, fumbling four times from Week 5 on. And he garnered only 13 targets (9 catches) across 17 games.

He’s certainly not a lock to lead the backfield in 2026. The same is true for Rodriguez, whose "breakout" 2025 included a mere 500 rushing yards and 6 TDs.

Keep in mind, Washington turned the offense over to new OC David Blough after Kliff Kingsbury’s departure. Blough is just 30 and brings no play-calling experience, leaving the unit’s identity unsettled. 

What’s clear is the need for a backfield upgrade.

Dynasty Value Conclusion: Draft Capital Will Do the Talking

While Price never checked the traditional workhorse box at Notre Dame, draft capital has a way of clarifying intent. NFL teams value burst, power, and per-touch production, all of which show up in his profile. 

A Round 2 selection would confirm that evaluators aren’t worried about the lighter college workload. Notably, NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah has Price ranked 43rd in his list of top prospects. 

Pre-Combine, he’s our RB2 and a mid- to late first-round pick in our dynasty rookie rankings.

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Kevin English, Senior Analyst

Kevin brings 15+ years of experience as a fantasy analyst and mid-stakes competitor across various formats (redraft, best ball, dynasty, DFS). He finished 1st in FantasyPros Draft Accuracy competition in 2024. Kevin's work has been featured in The Mercury News, NBC Sports/Rotoworld, and FantasyPros.