NY Giants 2026 NFL Draft scouting report: Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo

Toledo safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren makes a tackle against Mississippi State. | Matt Bush-Imagn Images It was a shock when Toledo safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren suddenly appeared not just in the first three rounds of 2026 NFL mock drafts, but quickly became a consensus first round selection. McNeill-Warren received little buzz during the 2025 college season, which is unsurprising playing at Toledo.

National outlets tend to focus on the big schools during the season before circling back to smaller schools once the grind of the regular season is over. But once got McNeil-Warren got eyes on him, he rocketed up draft boards. He’s a long an exciting box safety who could quickly emerge as a playmaker in a modern Big Nickel defense.

The New York Giants may be in search of a safety, or safety hybrid, to man their Big Nickel position under Dennard Wilson. Could McNeil-Warren be on their radar? Prospect: Emmanuel McNeil-Warren (7) Games Watched: vs.

Kentucky (2025), vs. Akron (2025), vs. Washington State (2025) Red Flags: Shoulder (season-ending, 2024) Measurables Strengths Best traits Length Competitive toughness Tackling Processing Closing burst Emmaneul McNeil-Warren is a long, smart, versatile, and highly aggressive safety prospect.