Seahawks selected Arkansas CB Julian Neal with the No. 99 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Neal improved his draft stock by transferring from Fresno State to Arkansas for his fifth and final collegiate season, notching 55 tackles, two TFLs, 12 passes defended, and two interceptions. He led the Razorbacks in each of the latter two categories. The Athletic’s Dane Brugler notes that Neal is one of just six prospects, out of 319 invitees, to compete in every drill at the NFL Scouting Combine. He showcased high-end hops (40” vertical jump and an 11’2 broad jump) and sufficient speed (4.49-second 40) for a cornerback standing 6’2/203.
