Seahawks rookies impress on day one of minicamp

— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) May 1, 2026

Here’s a look at Neal on the field in a drill:

First look at #Seahawks rookie Julian Neal: pic.twitter.com/5KJfOpL2R3

— Corbin K. Smith (@CorbinSmithNFL) May 1, 2026

Deven Eastern showed up in one video as well:

Deven Eastern getting sled work in Day 1 of #Seahawks rookie camp. pic.twitter.com/SRFPmL8bEo

— Corbin K. Smith (@CorbinSmithNFL) May 1, 2026

Bud Clark mentioned becoming friends with Neal before the draft, and said they have a growing friendship coming into Seattle. Mike Macdonald pointed out how much he loved the chemistry the rookie class had last year, so to see the building blocks of another tight-knit class coming together this early on is a positive they won’t take for granted.

"Who is this big old corner, bro?"

Bud Clark and Julian Neal knew each other through a connection working out in Dallas - albeit at places 10 minutes apart - before becoming #Seahawks teammates. pic.twitter.com/AMw5Agizxp

— Corbin K. Smith (@CorbinSmithNFL) May 1, 2026

When Richard Sherman made a surprise visit, Neal and Clark were both ecstatic in a different way. Andre Fuller also said he’s “locked in with them,” and all of a sudden, the Seahawks new defensive backs all sound like they’re ready to build something serious together from day one.

Beau Stephens mentioned the familiarity between his college playbook at Iowa and his new one with the Seahawks, and how excited he is for real football activities instead of the athletic testing of the pre-draft process. He also said he’s reconnected with his former Iowa teammate Mason Richman, who the Seahawks drafted last year.

Emmanuel Henderson Jr. expressed his willingness to play anywhere on the field, including special teams. Fuller mentioned getting help from former Toledo teammate Maxen Hook, who’s helping him get acquainted with his new playbook. Michael Dansby expressed his gratitude just to be putting on the Seahawks uniform, calling it a “true blessing to be out here.”

This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: Seahawks rookie minicamp day one standouts