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Did Emmanuel McNeil-Warren get drafted? Why Toledo star safety had surprising 1st-round NFL Draft fate
TL;DR
Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, a top safety prospect from Toledo, was expected to be a first-round NFL Draft pick but went undrafted. His surprising fate contrasts with fellow safeties Caleb Downs and Dillon Thieneman, who were both selected in the first round.
Key points
- Emmanuel McNeil-Warren was expected to be a first-round pick
- He is considered one of the top safeties in the draft
- Caleb Downs and Dillon Thieneman were drafted in the first round
- McNeil-Warren went undrafted despite high expectations
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Emmanuel McNeil-WarrenCaleb DownsDillon ThienemanUniversity of Toledo
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Emmanuel McNeil-Warren was set to be the latest first-round NFL Draft pick out of the University of Toledo.
The standout safety was viewed as one of the three best players at his position in this draft class, along with Caleb Downs and Dillon Thieneman.
Downs went 11th in the first round to the Dallas Cowboys. Thieneman went 25th to the Chicago Bears.
And McNeil-Warren, for whatever reason, didn't get picked at all on Thursday night.
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Did Emmanuel McNeil-Warren get drafted?
McNeil-Warren was not drafted in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, which was the only round to take place Thursday night.
The second and third rounds are on Friday, and it likely won't be long before the standout safety is chosen.
Why didn't Emmanuel McNeil-Warren get drafted in the first round?
This is a hard question to answer, but safety isn't viewed as valuable as some other positions.
Q&A
Why was Emmanuel McNeil-Warren not drafted in the NFL Draft?
Emmanuel McNeil-Warren was viewed as a top safety prospect, but specific reasons for his undrafted status have not been disclosed.
Which teams selected Caleb Downs and Dillon Thieneman in the NFL Draft?
Caleb Downs was selected 11th overall by the Dallas Cowboys, while Dillon Thieneman was picked 25th by the Chicago Bears.
What position did Emmanuel McNeil-Warren play at the University of Toledo?
Emmanuel McNeil-Warren played as a safety at the University of Toledo.
