Given the former UCLA standout's success in a limited role in his rookie year, will Zach Charbonnet see a larger role in the offense for the Seahawks in year two?
Some people were surprised that John Schneider and Pete Carroll selected a running back in the second round for the second consecutive season, after they took Ken Walker III in 2022's draft. Once coaches and fans saw Zach Charbonnet on the field in Seattle, however, they wondered no more.Weighing 215 pounds, Charbonnet brings a more physical style of running than Walker. Their skillsets complement each other nicely.
Charbonnet ended up starting two games with Walker banged up. His breakout game came against the Cowboys, when he ran for 60 yards on 19 carries with a touchdown. However, his introduction to the world came much earlier in the year, on a play against the Carolina Panthers.Charbonnet ended up earning the popular "Angry Runs" award for the week, given out by the heralded NFL Network show "Good Morning Football.
First, Charbonnet is good out of the backfield as a pass-catcher. He caught 33 passes for 209 yards, more receptions than his counterpart Walker. Plus, Charbonnet's 61.1 pass blocking grade per Pro Football Focus was much higher than Walker's 40.7, making him a superior option to keep on the field on third downs.
When accounting for yards after contact, that margin in comparison to Walker widens further. Charbonnet averaged more yards after contact than Seattle's starter .
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