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Julian Neal First Razorback Selected in 2026 NFL Draft
Seattle added a third-round cornerback after moving back three spots and gaining pick 216, giving it two defensive backfield additions on day two.
- On Friday, the Seattle Seahawks selected Arkansas cornerback Julian Neal with the 99th pick after trading down from 96 with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- Seeking to replenish their defensive backfield depth, the Seahawks targeted Neal to address a primary need following the departures of Riq Woolen and Coby Bryant.
- The 6-foot-2, 203-pound Neal transferred from Fresno State to Arkansas and described himself as "the most physical corner in this draft class," recording 55 tackles last season.
- Neal expressed little surprise at the selection, recalling that assistant head coach Leslie Frazier told him, "You're most likely going to be picked by the Seahawks, Julian Neal."
- With the 99th pick secured, Seattle retains two selections—188 and 216—for the final day of the draft on Saturday to continue addressing roster needs.
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Seattle Seahawks Draft Julian Neal with the 99th Pick
The Seattle Seahawks have drafted Julian Neal with the 99th pick of the NFL Draft in the third round. They were slated to pick at their native pick (96) but they moved back three spots to 99 and obtained pick 216 overall in the sixth round.Defensive back has been a commonly discussed need for the reigning champs. They have now addressed that twice in day two. In the second round, the Seahawks took Bud Clark who is a safety from TCU.With the depa…
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