Julian Neal (born February 12, 2003) is an American professional football cornerback for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Fresno State Bulldogs and the Arkansas Razorbacks and was selected by the Seahawks in the third round of the 2026 NFL draft.
Early life Neal attended Mission High School in San Francisco, California, where he played wide receiver, defensive end and defensive back. He committed to Fresno State University to play college football.Two of nation’s best highlight Bay Area football recruiting class
College career Fresno State Neal played at Fresno State from 2021 to 2024. In 30 games, he recorded 44 tackles and two interceptions.One of top players currently looking to transfer will visit Syracuse football (report)
Arkansas Neal originally transferred to Stanford University in December 2024 after the season before transferring again to the University of Arkansas in April 2025.Commitment analysis: What Arkansas football is getting in Stanford CB transfer Julian NealFans, coaches and stadium sway transfer DB to commit to Arkansas footballArkansas football report: Family ties, familiar faces help Julian Neal feel at home with Razorbacks He became a starter at Arkansas in 2025.Arkansas Football Starter Pretty Much Posted a “Hire Me” Sign at Unplanned Radio Show
Professional career
Neal was selected by the Seattle Seahawks with the 99th overall pick in the third round of the 2026 NFL draft.
References
External links Seattle Seahawks bio Fresno State Bulldogs bio Arkansas Razorbacks bio