2026 DRAFT PICK #96: CB Julian Neal

[kidhawk]

We got picks 99 and 216 in the trade for 96

https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Julian-Neal-DB-FresnoState

 

[Scout]

Neal is a tall and explosive CB. Nice project for the future.

 

[BigMeach]

I love it, he came to the right place to figure out how to "Trust his eyes" as Daniel Jeremiah was saying he needs to get better at...

 

[Pandion Haliaetus]

That flies one of the biggest, lengthiest and better run defending boundary CBs in the class, thought it be Prysock with a bigger trade down but ill take Neal after a small one.

 

[SocialParasite]

Got our K9 replacement

Got our Coby Bryant replacement

Got our Woolen replacement

I'm sensing a theme here guys.

 

[Seahawkfan80]

Got our K9 replacement

Got our Coby Bryant replacement

Got our Woolen replacement

I'm sensing a theme here guys.

You cant replace me.......I wont allow it.

 

[SocialParasite]

My theory is, with only 4 picks, they decided to focus on replacing players they lost in FA, and next year, when they have a bunch more picks, they'll focus on the successors to Leo, Lawrence, Reed, Bradford, etc...

 

[SocialParasite]

You cant replace me.......I wont allow it.

No one could ever replace you, my friend!

 

[Seahawker]

Neal is one of the best run tackling CB's in this draft, effective in zone coverage. Stiff hips and poor change of direction, will need to improve his man/press skills. STer. Multi sport athlete.

 

[Shane Falco]

Nice. Big bodied dude. Maybe the best is yet to come from Neal.

 

[Kamcussionator]

Big and physical. Lots of PBUs. @2:20 he jams the receiver so bad he can't release and Neal just rides him all the way down the LOS and pushes him out of bounds. Ouch.

I wonder if he could do that to Puka...

 

[Seahawkfan80]

Young with room for improvement. It will be ok.

 

[HawkRiderFan]

I love it, he came to the right place to figure out how to "Trust his eyes" as Daniel Jeremiah was saying he needs to get better at...

That sounds like something that can come with experience and coaching

 

[HawkinNY]

My theory is, with only 4 picks, they decided to focus on replacing players they lost in FA, and next year, when they have a bunch more picks, they'll focus on the successors to Leo, Lawrence, Reed, Bradford, etc...

Sorry but Leo and reed will stay for more than 1 more year. Lawerence will retire unless we run it back and he wants to make history.

 

[therealjohncarlson]

That flies one of the biggest, lengthiest and better run defending boundary CBs in the class, thought it be Prysock with a bigger trade down but ill take Neal after a small one.

I’m against taking Pokémon like Psyduck personally

 

[GemCity]

Just watched JS and MM talk about this kid.

Definitely sounds like a Hawk.

Side note…JS looks wore daphuck out and MM looks fresh and energetic . JS was definitely wheeling and dealing.

What an awesome combo..

 

[Mistashoesta]

He gives me Sherman vibes. I'm here for it.

 

[Mistashoesta]

Sounds the complete opposite of that guy who left for Philly who was afraid of being physical.

 

[glenwo2]

Watched the highlights and this guy looks to be a PBU Demon.

Solid pick.

Now that said....it really stung that the PISS-burgh Steelers used our pick (96) to draft Dunker but I'll get over it because this is a damn good value pick (for need), imo.

 

[Seahawkwalt1967]

Neal is sticky in coverage