Kansas City Chiefs working again Kenneth Walker III was ranked No. 9 general in Sports Illustrated’s rankings of the top 10 running backs for the 2026 season.
“Walker earned PFF’s highest rushing grade in 2025 at 91.4, and also hauled in 31 receptions for 202 receiving yards—a positive for coach Andy Reid, who’s known for using his running backs in the passing game,” Sports Illustrated’s Mike Kadlick stated of Kansas City‘s new bell cow.
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Walker rushed for greater than 1,000 yards in 2025 and was an impactful participant for the Seattle Seahawks in the lead-up to their victory in Super Bowl LX earlier this yr. The former Michigan State Spartan has the potential to place up much more spectacular numbers in Kansas City subsequent season, which can add to his standing as a high 10 working again in the league and put him in a place to enter the best tier of elite gamers at his place.
This article initially appeared on Chiefs Wire: Sports Illustrated ranks Chiefs star Kenneth Walker No. 9 RB in NFL