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Kenneth Walker III

RB

Kenneth Walker III came into the league as a 2nd-round selection (41st overall) in 2022, drafted out of Michigan State; Wake Forest. He's currently with KC, in his 5th season in the league. He posted a 54.0 ScoutIndex Rating last season, an above-average mark that placed him in the 73rd percentile among RBs. Rush Efficiency is his calling card, grading in the 100th percentile among his peers. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 4,220 rushing yards and 35 touchdowns.

Size

5'9", 211#

College

Michigan State; Wake Forest

Draft

Rd 2, 41st overall (2022)

Seasons

2022–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
99

100th percentile among RBs

5 games · 120 touches

Volume×0.1+2.13
Receiving×0.14+0.03
Total EPA×0.24+2.10
Conversion×0.1+3.14
Ball security×0.06+1.46
Yards/carry×0.12+3.50
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+3.13

Week 1 projection · vs DEN

Methodology
Rush yds42.5 (12.6–72.5)54% 40.5+
Rush yds42.5 (12.6–72.5)54% 40.5+
Rush yds42.5 (12.6–72.5)54% 40.5+
Rush yds42.5 (12.6–72.5)54% 40.5+
Rush yds42.5 (12.6–72.5)54% 40.5+
Rush TD0.2 (0–1)20% 0.5+
Rush TD0.2 (0–1)20% 0.5+
Rush TD0.2 (0–1)20% 0.5+
Rush TD0.2 (0–1)20% 0.5+
Rush TD0.2 (0–1)20% 0.5+
Rec1.7 (0–3)50% 1.5+
Rec1.7 (0–3)50% 1.5+
Rec1.7 (0–3)50% 1.5+
Rec1.7 (0–3)50% 1.5+
Rec1.7 (0–3)50% 1.5+
Rec yds17.4 (0–35.3)55% 15.5+
Rec yds17.4 (0–35.3)55% 15.5+
Rec yds17.4 (0–35.3)55% 15.5+
Rec yds17.4 (0–35.3)55% 15.5+
Rec yds17.4 (0–35.3)55% 15.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2026 attribute card

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AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed87▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst40▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size28▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Rushing

Rush Efficiency100▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry100▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion99▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving47▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security98▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume96▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency99▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026KC995665614952
2025SEA54171027531282
2024SEA50.4115737462991
2023SEA61159058292591
2022SEA43.1151050927165

Career profile

Kenneth Walker III has appeared in 63 regular-season games across 5 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: SEA (2022–2025), KC (2026).

He has rushed for 4,220 yards and 35 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 147 passes for 1,100 yards and 4 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2022 with SEA: 1,050 yards and 9 touchdowns in 15 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2023: a 61.0, in the 82nd percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home3
418
139/g
3
11
3.7/g
90
30/g
1
Away2
247
124/g
3
3
1.5/g
5
3/g
1
In division3
478
159/g
5
6
2.0/g
31
10/g
1
Out of division2
187
94/g
1
8
4.0/g
64
32/g
1
In wins5
665
133/g
6
14
2.8/g
95
19/g
2
On grass4
537
134/g
4
12
3.0/g
84
21/g
2
On turf1
128
128/g
2
2
2.0/g
11
11/g
0
Indoors1
177
177/g
2
1
1.0/g
2
2/g
0
Outdoors4
488
122/g
4
13
3.3/g
93
23/g
2

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1DEN173 rush yds, 1 TD · 3 rec, 18 yds, 1 TD99
Week 2IND117 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 61 yds, 0 TD79.2
Week 3MIA70 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 3 yds, 1 TD43.1
Week 4LV177 rush yds, 2 TD · 1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD75.3
Week 6LAC128 rush yds, 2 TD · 2 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD89.4

Kenneth Walker III — common questions

What position does Kenneth Walker III play?
Kenneth Walker III is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Kenneth Walker III played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Kenneth Walker III has played for SEA (2022–2025), KC (2026).
Where did Kenneth Walker III go to college?
Kenneth Walker III played college football at Michigan State; Wake Forest.
When was Kenneth Walker III drafted?
Kenneth Walker III was selected in round 2, 41st overall, of the 2022 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Kenneth Walker III scored?
Kenneth Walker III has 39 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (35 rushing, 4 receiving).
What is Kenneth Walker III's ScoutIndex Rating?
Kenneth Walker III rated 99.0 for 2026, the 100th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 2, 2022

Also from Michigan State; Wake Forest