
Draft Note by John Paulsen
Wilson has spent two seasons as Josh Jacobs' backup in Green Bay, finishing RB50 both years with minimal volume. The question of how good he actually is has a complicated answer. His 95th-percentile success rate is the most striking number in his profile–third-best among qualified backs behind a Green Bay offensive that struggled to open holes. Most of the rest of his rushing profile is average to below average: 48th-percentile run grade, 40th-percentile elusive rating, 14th-percentile YBC/Att, underscoring the Packers’ run-blocking struggles. His YAC/Att ranks at the 75th percentile, which is legit. He’s not much of a receiver, though he did have a couple of three-catch games last season. The situation in Seattle is what makes him intriguing. After losing Kenneth Walker III, the Seahawks enter 2026 with 226 vacated carries, 52.9% of their total–the largest vacancy in the league. Zach Charbonnet tore his ACL in February and is likely out for at least the first half of the season, leaving Wilson as a potential starter by default. Jadarian Price was drafted in the first round and could be a factor quickly, but as a rookie it’s not certain he’ll be ready to start Week 1. George Holani is also in the mix, but he has a 3.3 career YPC on just 25 carries. In eight games where Wilson saw 10+ carries in Green Bay, he averaged 74 total yards and 0.76 touchdowns on 16.3 touches per game, or solid RB2 numbers. Wilson is a functional running back in a role that most functional running backs would thrive in. The success rate, YAC/att, and the feature back splits are encouraging. If Price falters, Wilson could be a surprise fantasy starter.
Emanuel Wilson
- RB
- , Seattle Seahawks
- 27
- 226 lbs
- 5' 10"
- Fort Valley State
- 206
- 3
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