Emmanuel McNeil-Warren is a safety from Toledo who is ranked No. 39 on my NFL Draft Top 100 Big Board. This comprehensive scouting report analyzes McNeil-Warren’s draft potential, current mock draft trends, and where he ranks among the top prospects.
Emmanuel McNeil-Warren’s NFL Draft Potential
Emmanuel McNeil-Warren has a chance to be a Top 50 pick just two years after fellow Toledo alumnus Quinyon Mitchell was picked Round 1 by the Philadelphia Eagles. At 6’3″, 209 pounds, with over 32″ arms, McNeil-Warren’s first specialty is his support play.
He’s a supremely explosive, springy mover on both the lateral and vertical planes, and with his length and play strength, he can surge into gaps, engage blocks with force, and make solo tackles with ease. That said, don’t be the one to make the mistake of billing McNeil-Warren as a “support only” safety. In spite of his size, he’s active and fluid managing space in two-high, he has a tight and efficient pedal, and he’s excellent in the red zone, where he can anticipate and snuff out delayed route concepts.
CFB Week 9 Update
The Toledo Rockets were ultimately outmatched by the Washington State Cougars and lost 28-7 in Week 9, but Emmanuel McNeil-Warren once again looked like one of the best players on either side of the ball, and appeared as a true NFL talent.
He once again displayed his easy coverage mobility and keen route vision at 6’3″, but he was particularly voracious coming into the box in run support, leading his team with 13 total tackles. McNeil-Warren’s run support is an incredibly important part of his profile, and why he should earn Top 100 consideration next April.
Where Is McNeil-Warren Being Selected Most Often in the PFSN Mock Draft Simulator?
McNeil-Warren currently holds the No. 74 overall rank among prospects, reflecting his standing among mid-round prospects. His most recent Average Draft Position (ADP) of 76.9 as of October 27 reflects that he is typically being selected on Day 2 or early Day 3.
This small gap between rank and ADP suggests he’s consistently valued among evaluators, even amid fluctuations in player evaluations at this stage of the draft cycle.
Users controlling the Cincinnati Bengals have been the team that selected McNeil-Warren the most frequently over the past week, accounting for 0.9% of their picks across all seven rounds.
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Where Does Emmanuel McNeil-Warren Rank Amongst Other NFL Draft Prospects?
McNeil-Warren is currently ranked No. 39 overall in my October 2026 NFL Draft Big Board. Among SAF prospects, McNeil-Warren ranks 4th at the position, trailing prospects like Caleb Downs, Kamari Ramsey, Genesis Smith. With a ranking inside the top 64, McNeil-Warren is positioned as a Day 2 prospect in the 2026 NFL Draft.
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