The Seattle Seahawks are wasting no time locking in their future. With rookie minicamp set to kick off this May, the Super Bowl champions have already signed more than half of their 2026 draft class, signaling a smooth and efficient transition from the draft board to the practice field.

On Thursday, the team announced that five rookies have officially inked their rookie deals. Leading the pack is third-round cornerback Julian Neal, a versatile defender expected to make an immediate impact in Seattle's secondary. Joining him are fifth-round guard Beau Stephens, who brings much-needed depth to the offensive line, and a trio of seventh-round selections: cornerbacks Andre Fuller and Michael Dansby, along with defensive tackle Deven Eastern.

For Seahawks fans, there's no drama here. In the NFL, drafted players receive standard four-year contracts with salaries predetermined by their draft position. Only first-round picks come with a fifth-year option, so these signings were always a matter of when, not if. Still, it's a welcome sight to see the front office moving quickly to get everyone under contract and focused on football.

With the core of the 2026 class now locked in, all eyes turn to the remaining unsigned rookies. Expect Price, Clark, and Henderson to follow suit soon, ensuring the entire class is ready to hit the ground running at minicamp. For a team with championship aspirations, this kind of no-nonsense efficiency is exactly what you want to see.