“I know. Enjoy it, bro,” Durde said in response calmly, with a smile. You can tell he is excited that the young man is living out his dream. “How are you feeling right now?” asked the Seahawks defensive passing game coordinator, Karl Scott. “I’m feeling good, man! I’m feeling good!” Julian said.

The Seattle Seahawks finally decided to address their need for depth and rotation with Arkansas' Julian Neal in Round 3 of the 2026 NFL Daft.

The NFL Draft delivers a weekend full of unforgettable moments for players who have worked their entire lives for this opportunity. Some hear their names called, while others begin their careers as undrafted free agents.

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.

Neal is the first Arkansas defensive back to be drafted since Montaric Brown went to the Jacksonville Jaguars in the seventh round in 2022.

Seattle Seahawks draft pick and cornerback Julian Neal saved himself some money, thanks to his presience. After being selected by the Seahawks in the third round as the 99th overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft,

Perhaps the biggest surprise is how late these DPR-type pass rushers are still available, and that the Seahawks could still pass on them.

The Seattle Seahawks earned a "B" grade for selecting Arkansas CB Julian Neal at No. 99. Explore his elite athletic testing, scheme fit under Mike Macdonald, and why he’s a Day 1 contributor.

Was cornerback Julian Neal supposed to be a member of the Seattle Seahawks? One hat company didn't think so.