Seahawks Draft Ball-Hawking Safeties

On April 25, Seahawks just boosted their secondary in the 2026 NFL draft, grabbing TCU Safety

Bud Clark at the 64th pick, and Arkansas Safety Julian Neal at 99.

Both dudes came out swinging on their press calls, talking up their ball-hawking skills,

and relentless drive to compete every snap.

Clark Channel's Seahawks legend, Kam Chancellor, aiming to hit like a hammer while chasing

every ball.

Neal at 6 foot 2 and 2-1-3 pounds, boasts he's the draft's toughest corner with long arms,

zero misgames, and lockdown coverage.

That presses receivers all day.

Fans and teammates see these picks fitting right in with Seattle's vibe alongside stars

like Devon Witherspoon and Julian Love.

Coach Mike McDonald loves their mix of swag, confidence, and humility.

They play exciting ball that matches the team's competitive edge after that.

Super Bowl run.

Central manager John Schneider called them true Seahawks types, tough athletes who mesh

with the culture his scouts nail down.

Both had strong pre-draft vibes.

Clark felt at home on his visit, spotting bald eagles, while Neal got tipped off by

assistant coach Leslie Frazier at The Combine.

These two were locked in and ready to battle for spots in a stacked roster, bringing fresh

energy that could elevate Seattle's defense even higher.