Seahawks select Arkansas cornerback Julian Neal with 99th pick in 2026 NFL Draft

15 articles · Updated · Seahawks.com · Apr 25

Seattle traded down from pick 96 to 99 with Pittsburgh, gaining a sixth-round pick, and now holds picks 188 and 216 on Saturday.
Neal, a 6-foot-2, 203-pound physical defender, started 12 games for Arkansas after transferring from Fresno State, recording 55 tackles, two interceptions, and ten pass breakups in his final season.
He joins second-round safety Bud Clark as new additions to Seattle’s secondary, aiming to boost physicality and run defense. Neal’s versatility and confidence were noted during pre-draft meetings with Seahawks coaches.

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