Bills' Draft Target: Arkansas CB Julian Neal

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Buffalo Bills got their eyes on Arkansas quarterback Julian Neal as a prime target for the 2026

NFL draft.

They hold a 26 overall pick in the first round, skip the second after trading it for DJ

Moore, and double up in the fifth.

Neal stands 6'2, weighs 203 pounds, and he's a 23-year-old senior with real potential

to lock down that secondary.

Neal already swung by for a pre-draft visit with the Bills for an office, putting him

squarely on their radar.

General manager Brandon Bean has options with those mid-round selections, and Neal's

versatility makes him a smart fit, sliding inside to the slot, or dropping into the

bots without missing a beat.

Fans and scouts see Neal as a physical force, who plugs run lanes, sheds blocks like

nothing, and sniffs out plays in zone coverage.

His length and tackling stand out, but he's got some hurdles too.

Each speed means he can get beat off the line, and his quickness needs work to, hang

with shifty receivers.

Diving into the numbers, Neal balled out in 2025 with 55 tackles, two tackles for loss,

two interceptions, and 10 passes, defended over 12 games.

Career wise, he's had 99 tackles, four picks, and 18 passes defended, earning a 79.5

PFF grade last season, solid, 71 average over 3 years.

Round 4 projection feels right on the money.

As the draft boards shake out, Neal could slide right into Buffalo's plans, and shore up

their corners for years.

Definitely one to track if you're riding with the Bills.