First TCU player taken in 2026 NFL draft headed to Super Bowl champs
Safety Bud Clark was the first TCU football player selected in the 2026 NFL draft, going No. 64 overall in the second round to the Seattle Seahawks on Friday.
Clark was one of the last members from the 2022 TCU team that advanced to the national championship game. He led the Horned Frogs in interceptions that year with five, his final one coming against Michigan in the team’s College Football Playoff semifinal win in the Fiesta Bowl.
Bud Clark profile
School: TCU
Position: Safety
Round: 2, pick 64
Hometown: Alexandria, La.
What you should know about him: Clark ended up playing six seasons for the Horned Frogs. He was great at taking the ball away during his time in Fort Worth, ending his career tied for fourth all-time for TCU in interceptions (15).
How he fits on the Seahawks: Clark’s versatility in the secondary will give him a chance to start immediately for the defending Super Bowl champions.
