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The Seattle Seahawks selected Bud Clark, a safety from TCU, with the No. 64 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, adding a fast, experienced defensive back to Mike Macdonald’s defense.

Clark gives Seattle a ball-hawking safety with legitimate speed. NFL.com posted video of Clark running an official 4.41-second 40-yard dash at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine. The safety is listed at 6-foot-1 and 188 pounds.

Fast Facts on Seahawks Draft Pick Bud Clark

• Position: Safety
• College: TCU
• Hometown: Alexandria, Louisiana
• High school: Alexandria Senior High School
• Age: 23
• Date of birth: May 3, 2002
• Height/weight: 6-foot-1, 188 pounds, per NFL Draft Buzz
• 40-yard dash: 4.41 seconds
• Draft slot: No. 64 overall by the Seattle Seahawks

TCU’s official bio lists Clark as a team captain and credits him with a team-best three interceptions in his final season, giving him 11 career interceptions at TCU.

Why Bud Clark Fits the Seahawks

Clark is a logical fit for Seattle because he brings the type of range and versatility Macdonald can use in a modern secondary.

The Ringer’s draft guide described Clark as a “do-it-all playmaker” who played in the box, in the slot and at free safety during his TCU career. That matters for the Seahawks because Macdonald’s defense asks defensive backs to disguise coverage, rotate after the snap and handle multiple responsibilities rather than living in one static role.

Clark’s 40 time also supports the fit. At 4.41 seconds, he has enough straight-line speed to cover ground from the back end, and his college résumé shows he was more than just a testing athlete.

Bud Clark Gives Seattle a Ballhawk in the Secondary

The biggest selling point with Clark is the ball production.

Clark had 15 interceptions and 20 pass breakups over four seasons, noting his ability to read route combinations, track the quarterback’s eyes and undercut throws.

That is useful context for Seattle. The Seahawks are not just adding a depth safety. They are adding a defensive back whose college value came from creating takeaways, seeing the field quickly and making quarterbacks pay for late or careless throws.

Clark was also an experienced player. TCU listed him as a second-year captain, and he played more than 60 college games. That gives Seattle a rookie who should be more prepared than most to handle communication and special teams work early.

What This Means for Seattle

Clark gives the Seahawks another defensive back with the flexibility to compete at safety, help on special teams and potentially rotate into sub-packages.

He also looks like a likely Coby Bryant replacement. Clark’s experience at safety, in the slot and near the line of scrimmage gives Seattle a younger, cost-controlled version of the versatile defensive back role Bryant filled.

The pick fits Mike Macdonald’s defense because Clark can disguise coverage, play multiple spots and create takeaways. He does not need to be forced into a full-time starting job immediately, but his 4.41 speed, ball production and college experience give Seattle a clear path to using him early.