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The Seattle Seahawks selected cornerback Julian Neal at No. 99 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft, addressing their need for defensive depth. Despite being ranked 121st by Mel Kiper, the pick is seen as a solid choice given the team's limited draft capital.
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The second day of the 2026 NFL draft is officially concluded. Three rounds down, four to go. For the Seattle Seahawks, their actions through these first few rounds can be described directly as needs fulfillment. Seattle needed to replace Kenneth Walker III, so they drafted Jadarian Price. Seattle needed to find the next Coby Bryant, so they got Bud Clark. Finally, Seattle had to figure out how to fill the void left by the departed Riq Woolen. You can guess where I'm going with this... the Seahawks picked a cornerback from Arkansas by the name of Julian Neal.
Once again, the Seahawks Wire team is coming to you with our grades for the Julian Neal pick, as we did for both Jadarian Price and Bud Clark.
The Seahawks needed to fill the void left by Riq Woolen and selected Julian Neal to enhance their cornerback depth.
Julian Neal was ranked 121st in Mel Kiper's draft prospects, indicating that the Seahawks reached slightly with their pick.
Julian Neal is expected to contribute to run defense and is considered game-ready for Week 1.
The Seahawks also drafted Jadarian Price to replace Kenneth Walker III and Bud Clark to fill a need similar to Coby Bryant.
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This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: 2026 NFL draft: grading the Seahawks' pick of Julian Neal at No. 99