Julian Neal

Drafted by Seattle (3rd round, 99th overall) on April 24, 2026.

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04/24/26: Drafted by Seattle (3rd round, 99th overall)

COLLEGE: Spent four seasons at Fresno State (2021-24) before transferring to Arkansas for his final season in 2025. Started all 12 games played for the Razorbacks and tallied 55 tackles, two tackles for loss, two interceptions, and 10 passes defensed. Became just the third Arkansas defensive back since 1997 with 11-plus tackles, at least one interception, and two-plus passes defensed in a single-game (vs. Arkansas State). Played in 30 games with four starts for the Bulldogs, seeing the most time in his redshirt senior season, when he started four of 12 games with two interceptions and eight passes defensed.

PERSONAL: Prepped at Mission High and was a three-star recruit by 247Sports, the No. 126 overall recruit in California and No. 107 multi-position athlete in the nation. Starred as a wide receiver, defensive end and defensive back where he was an All-City selection as a receiver. Was also an All-City selection in basketball, and an honor roll student. Uncle, Aaron Criswell, played wide receiver at UNLV from 2013-15.