Emmanuel McNeil-Warren 2026 NFL mock draft: latest prediction for Toledo Safety

TL;DR

Emmanuel McNeil-Warren is projected to be selected 22nd overall by the Los Angeles Chargers in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft. Scouts are finalizing their evaluations as the draft approaches.

Key points

Emmanuel McNeil-Warren is a safety from Toledo.
He is projected to be drafted 22nd overall.
The Los Angeles Chargers are expected to select him.

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The 2026 NFL Draft is approaching fast and league scouts are solidifying their big boards. Safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren could be among the players who hear their name called early in Pittsburgh this week when the NFL welcomes its newest class of rookies.

USA TODAY Sports has all the latest on where the prospect out of Toledo may land.

Here's how USA TODAY's latest mock draft currently projects draft day will play out for the former college star.

Emmanuel McNeil-Warren 2026 NFL Draft prediction: Pick No. 22 overall, Los Angeles Chargers

Nate Davis' Fit Analysis:

The Bolts have a few areas to address but certainly need to get younger and better on the back line, particularly when Derwin James is deployed as a nickel. A 6-foot-4, 200-pound DB with a penchant for big hits and finding the ball seems like a good fit for a team that also prizes physicality.

See USA TODAY's full mock draft here

Ayrton Ostly's Big Board Rank: No. 31

Elite athleticism and traits to be a versatile safety at the NFL level. Sure tackler who dishes out hits in run defense but could use better understanding of fits. Not proven as a solo single-high defender. Very good ball production (11 PBUs, 5 INTs in three seasons).

See the full big board here