Kenny McIntosh

During McIntosh's recovery, the Seahawks' backfield has evolved dramatically. Kenneth Walker won Super Bowl MVP and is negotiating a major extension, Zach Charbonnet tore his ACL in playoffs but holds dynasty value of 3742.0, and George Holani (733.0) has earned the RB3 role McIntosh was competing for.

McIntosh suffered his second ACL tear in three years during July 2025 training camp and was placed on IR. ACL recovery for RBs typically requires 12-18 months, pushing meaningful return to mid-to-late 2026 at earliest with significant re-injury risk.

Kenneth Walker, George Holani, Velus Jones, and Cam Akers are ahead of McIntosh on the depth chart, with Charbonnet also on the roster. McIntosh was fighting for the No. 3 job before injury; his recovery window may miss prime opportunity window.

Seattle spent the 32nd overall pick on Notre Dame RB Jadarian Price, the first first-round RB investment since Rashaad Penny (2018). This is a generational commitment to the position that immediately relegates McIntosh to depth-chart irrelevance behind Walker III, Charbonnet, and now Price.

McIntosh tore his ACL in July 2025 training camp (surgery August 12, 2025), missing the entire 2025 season. He is expected to return for 2026, but is entering camp at 26 years old still proving full recovery — a notoriously difficult combination at RB.

RB age 26 — entering/past typical value cliff

As a 2023 seventh-round pick with minimal NFL production and two ACL tears, McIntosh faces significant roster security concerns. The Seahawks signed Walker to a likely extension and drafted Damien Martinez in 2025, leaving McIntosh without a clear path to touches even if healthy.

If Seattle moves on from or reduces usage of other backs, McIntosh could consolidate a larger share of carries and passing work, particularly in short-yardage and red-zone situations where he showed competence.

A potential offensive scheme change or new coordinator focus on ground game could elevate McIntosh's value if the Seahawks commit to a more run-heavy approach in 2025.

Both Walker III and Charbonnet have recent major injury history (Charbonnet also recovering from a 2025 ACL). A single high-profile injury ahead of McIntosh immediately vaults him into a co-starter role on a Super Bowl-caliber offense.

Current dynasty value of 758 (Tier 7) is floor-pricing a player who showed a clear positive usage trend in Weeks 15–18 of 2024 before the injury. A healthy preseason camp could meaningfully reprice him before the season opens.

At Georgia, McIntosh led the team with 150 carries and 43 receptions, ranking third among FBS RBs with 504 receiving yards. Jaxon Smith-Njigba (value: 9863.0) and strong supporting WRs create favorable passing environment, but requires healthy return first.

Kenneth Walker is a 2026 free agent commanding $10-13M annually, and Zach Charbonnet is recovering from his own ACL tear suffered in January 2026 playoffs. If Seattle cannot retain both or Charbonnet's recovery falters, a healthy McIntosh could compete for RB3 snaps in late 2026.