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Zach Charbonnet 2023 NFL Player Outlook: Will He Find Success Alongside Kenneth Walker III?
2 years agoThe Seahawks selected UCLA running back Zach Charbonnet (shoulder) with the 52nd pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, instantly sending incumbent starter Kenneth Walker III fantasy managers into a panic. Walker has already cemented his role as an efficient runner with considerable playability. However, Charbonnet is an excellent complement to his skill set. More specifically, where Walker struggles as a pass catcher and in pass protection, Charbonnet thrives at both. Seattle is set up nicely to be a balanced offense that could quickly end up having the best 1-2 RB punch in the league. Although the Seahawks are known to be unconventional on draft day, you don't draft Charbonnet where they did if they didn't project a near 50-50 split. It might not be what Walker managers want to hear, but managers can expect Charbonnet to find consistent weekly touches with the upside of backing up one of the league's best-run games. Currently, both backs are dealing with injuries of their own. Walker has a groin injury and is expected to miss substantial time, while Charbonnet has a shoulder injury. Charbonnet missed three practices and logged six touches in the preseason opener against the Vikings. As a result, the 22-year-old might have an early opportunity to create a more significant role on this offense and should be valued if he falls in drafts.
