Seahawks 2nd-round rookie gets bad news on starting job after preseason Week 1
This rookie second-rounder isn't going to be starting for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks drafted 2nd-round rookie safety Bud Clark in 2026, but preseason Week 1 has revealed that he is unlikely to start for the team. According to ESPN's Brady Henderson, Clark is not even close to stealing the starting job from Ty Okada, who received a day off with virtually every other starter in the preseason opener.
Clark, who was selected 64th overall in the 2026 NFL Draft, had only three tackles in his NFL debut while recording seven passes defended with four interceptions in his college career. Despite his impressive college numbers, it appears that head coach Mike Macdonald wants to see more from the rookie defensive back before making him a starter.
With the departure of Coby Bryant to the Chicago Bears, a starting spot has opened up at safety, but Clark is not expected to take advantage of this opportunity just yet.
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