Seahawks Invest in Lengthy Secondary with Draft Selection of Julian Neal

The Seattle Seahawks prioritized size and length in their secondary by selecting Julian Neal in the 2026 NFL Draft. Neal is part of a draft class that earned a C- grade, as the front office focused on filling immediate roster holes over consensus Big Board value. Along with first-round running back Jadarian Price and fellow defensive back Bud Clark, Neal will be integrated into a defensive system looking to improve its efficiency and coverage capabilities for the 2026 season.