​SAN FRANCISCO, CA – FEBRUARY 04: Richard Sherman of the Seattle Seahawks visits the SiriusXM set at Super Bowl 50 Radio Row at the Moscone Center on February 4, 2016 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM) GettyRENTON, WASHINGTON – JUNE 11: Bud Clark #9 of the Seattle Seahawks smiles during practic at Virginia Mason Athletic Center on June 11, 2026 in Renton, Washington. (Photo by Jack Compton/Getty Images) GettyBud Clark left Saturday’s training-camp practice with two signs that his existence within the organization is beginning to change.The Seattle Seahawks’ second-round safety received his first extensive work with the starting defense, according to Gregg Bell of The News Tribune.Rookie 2nd-round pick Bud Clark on talking at #Seahawks training-camp practice with Richard Sherman—“He gave me his number!”—and the DB’s first extensive work today with the starting defense in scrimmaging @thenewstribune pic.twitter.com/UespHpcXKE — Gregg Bell (@gbellseattle) August 1, 2026Clark also came away from his latest conversation with franchise legend Richard Sherman carrying something that could help well beyond one practice.“He gave me his number,” Clark said through a smile after speaking with Sherman.The developments gave Seattle’s rookie one of his most meaningful days since the team selected him at No. 64 overall.The first-team snaps placed Clark directly into the competition for a role in the defending champions’ secondary, while Sherman offered him a direct line to one of the most accomplished defensive backs in franchise history.Clark’s First-Team Work Changes Camp PictureGettyRENTON, WASHINGTON – JUNE 11: Bud Clark #9 of the Seattle Seahawks smiles during practic at Virginia Mason Athletic Center on June 11, 2026 in Renton, Washington. (Photo by Jack Compton/Getty Images)Clark opened training camp behind the leading candidates at safety.An early camp report said he had worked primarily with the second- and third-team defenses, and veterans received the first opportunities behind the projected starters.That made Saturday’s promotion worth watching.The Seahawks entered camp with Ty Okada viewed as the favorite to start opposite Julian Love. Okada started 11 games in 2025 and proved he could handle multiple assignments in head coach Mike Macdonald’s defense.Clark, however, arrived with the draft investment and playmaking production to make the competition uncomfortable.Seattle’s coaching staff noted before camp that the challenge would be deciding how much to place on Clark’s plate.He played safety, nickel and corner at TCU, giving Macdonald several ways to use him. The rookie recorded 15 interceptions over his final four college seasons and described himself as a versatile “ballhawk” after the draft.His early camp work has started to support that description. Clark intercepted Jalen Milroe and returned the tipped pass for a touchdown during Tuesday’s practice.Macdonald