Seahawks Draft Bud Clark for Secondary Boost

0:00It's April 28th, NFL News Today starts, now, AI-powered and game-ready. I'm Cory with the story. Seattle Seahawks made waves in the 2026 NFL draft by holding on to their top pick and grabbing TCU safety Bud Clark at the fine. 64-spied in the second round. This was their first offensive selection, aimed straight at beefing up the secondary with some much-needed depth and rotation options. After losing safety, Kobe Bryant to the Chicago Bears in free agency, the team moved quick to resign Ty O'Cotta on a one-year deal. O'Cotta stepped up big last season, starting 11 games while filling in for injured players like Bryant and Julian Love, which eases the immediate. Load on the Ricky Clark. Fans felt the sting from Bryant's departure, sparking some real worry in the stands, but this pick fits the Seahawks' vibe perfectly. Clark brings versatility as a free safety, reliable in-pass coverage and even nickel potential

1:00if guys like Nick Mnwari shift positions. Over his last four years at TCU, Clark racked up 21 pass breakups, 15 interceptions, 201 total tackles, and 130 solo stops. He's a true ball-hawk, alert enough for two high safety looks, three safety sets, or slot corner duties against deep passes. That kind of dynamic play-making slots, right into Seattle's top-rank scoring defense from last season, alongside versatile stars like Three Time Pro, Boulder Devon Witherspoon, and Mnwari. Clark's arrival just keeps their scheme flexible and firing on all cylinders heading into camp.