Twitter reactions to Kenneth Walker III being drafted by the Seahawks
Michigan State running back Kenneth Walker III will be headed to Seattle as the Seahawks took him No. 41 overall in round two. How did Twitter react?
The wait didn’t take long on Day 2 of the NFL Draft for Kenneth Walker III to hear his name called as the Seahawks took him No. 41 overall, just five picks after Breece Hall went to the Jets.
It was somewhat surprising to Michigan State fans that he wasn’t the first running back chosen because he had been so dominant in East Lansing this past season, winning the Doak Walker Award as well as the Walter Camp Award. He rushed for over 1,600 yards and was the best running back to come through Michigan State in a long time.
Now, he’s a Seahawk and will look to help rebuild that team up in Seattle.
Chris Carson and Rashaad Penny are leading the backfield right now along with DeeJay Dallas and Travis Homer, so there’s clearly an opportunity for him to rise up and take over the starting job.
There’s not a running back on that roster worthy of being considered a “lock” for the starting job or the workhorse back. Carson has two 1,000-yard seasons in his career but has only played 16 total games over the past two seasons which is concerning.
Walker could come in and compete for the lead back duties immediately. This pick at No. 41 overall shows that the Seahawks feel the need to improve their backfield immediately.
Twitter reactions to Kenneth Walker III to Seattle
Twitter had plenty of opinions about this move.
Congratulations to @MSU_Football’s Kenneth Walker III for being drafted by the Seattle Seahawks!! Enjoy this incredible moment! @Kenneth_Walker9
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) April 29, 2022
Johnathan Taylor Round 2: Pick 41
— StevieB Sports Picks (@StevieBtips) April 30, 2022
Kenneth Walker III Round 2: Pick 41
Hmmmmm...#NFLDraft
Per PFF, Kenneth Walker III had the most missed tackles forced during the 2021 season while playing in a zone heavy scheme (67.8% of attempts behind zone blocking).
— John P Gilbert (@JohnPGilbertNFL) April 30, 2022
This
Green looks good on you 😉
— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) April 29, 2022
Welcome to Seattle, @Kenneth_Walker9!#GoHawks x @lumentechco pic.twitter.com/yyv5Nz9r7W
Yeahhhh K9!! @Kenneth_Walker9
— Effrem Reed (@Ereed26) April 29, 2022
https://twitter.com/Coach_mtucker/status/1520191502491787264?s=20&t=zsGO5FdCtThKeIMQ9AHQQw
LETS GO!! @Kenneth_Walker9 go be great https://t.co/WF9wRWJToJ
— Payton Thorne (@PaytonThorne) April 29, 2022
#Seahawks getting Kenneth Walker III just sounds right. Like @PeteCarroll is loading up for more Beast Mode style Playbook 👀 #NFLDraft
— RaveOnSports (@raveonsports) April 30, 2022
Kenneth Walker III is great, but the Seahawks using 41 on him is quite confusing.
— Walker Carey (@walkerRcarey) April 30, 2022
They already have Chris Carson and Rashaad Penny.
Would very much like an explanation of the process that resulted in drafting a high volume running back when the need was not there.
Kenneth Walker III is just who the Seattle Seahawks needed. A great, great running back. #Seahawks
— Seattle Spectre (@seattle_patriot) April 30, 2022
@Seahawks Watching Kenneth Walker III reminds me of the 1983 Curt Warner. He might be faster than Curt.
— John Minick (@azpc_help) April 30, 2022
I like Kenneth Walker III as a player and he might be very good for Seattle but I just didn't see the need to take a RB so early. #NFLDraft
— Field Gulls (@FieldGulls) April 30, 2022
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