Kenneth Walker III named to The Athletic’s midseason All-Rookie Team
No surprise to Michigan State football fans, Kenneth Walker III has been a beast so far this year for the Seattle Seahawks, shutting up any doubters who side-eyed his high draft selection in the second round. Walker has put up 570 yards and seven touchdowns so far this year and for his efforts was named to The Athletic’s midseason All-Rookie Team.
Here is what they had to say about the former Spartan:
Since he took over as the Seahawks’ featured back after Rashaad Penny’s injury, Walker has been one of the most productive backs in football. Over the last four games, he is averaging 106 rushing yards per game, with six rushing scores. He has the same number of carries as Christian McCaffery but more 10-plus-yard runs (17) and a better yards per carry (5.1). Ironically, Pierce and Walker also have the two longest rushes in the NFL this season, and both came against the Chargers. Pierce had a 75-yard scamper in Week 4; Walker broke off a 74-yarder in Week 7.
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