Walker describes his running style as “explosive and versatile.” His ability to break ankles in phone booths and break through arm tackles will still be evident in 2025. The 25-year-old has negated some of the negative play that plagued him through his first three seasons. According to Next Gen Stats, his completion percentage of 19 was a career-low and he had a career-high 739 yards after contact.
Kubiak said he thought Walker’s fit in the offense was ideal entering the season, noting the team didn’t even fully deploy him as a pass catcher as the OC expected.
“We were really excited about him. We thought he was going to be a really good zone runner,” he said. “Really great backs, in my opinion, can make catches, and that’s what Ken can do. He’s got great hands. He can run routes. He can not only pass the ball, but he can affect the game.”
Entering the season poised to become a free agent in 2026, questions arose about Walker’s future in Seattle. The running back said he didn’t go into the season as if he had something to prove.
“I just played the game,” he said. “When you try to prove people, I feel like people have something to say either way. Whether you do good things or bad things, you know what I mean. So I can’t prove it to anyone. I just want to do good things for my family, my family and my team.”
Coach Mike McDonald said earlier in Super Bowl week that Walker knows the club wants him back in 2026.
“Of course we want Ken back,” the coach said Monday. “He’s a phenomenal player. He’s a great person. He’s a great teammate. That’s what we want in the building. That’s what they want for the Seahawks. I’m sure Ken feels the same way. Again, those are things we have to worry about, not right now. Those are decisions we’ll make in the future. But Ken knows how we feel about him, and I think we know how Ken feels about us.”
Walker echoed that sentiment.
“I’ve been here four years, so you know I’ve gotten to know a lot about Seattle, and you know a lot about this city, and I feel like they think well of me as well,” he said. “So if that was my choice, I would definitely stay.”