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.
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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).
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See the full big board here
Emmanuel McNeil-Warren player profile
All stats from 2025 NCAA Season
When is the 2026 NFL Draft
The 2026 NFL Draft will take place between April 23-25 in Pittsburgh.
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Thursday, April 23: Round 1
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Friday, April 24: Rounds 2-3
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Saturday, April 25: Rounds 4-7
How to watch the 2026 NFL Draft
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Time: 8 p.m. ET (Round 1); 7 p.m. ET (Rounds 2-3); Noon ET (Rounds 4-7)
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Channels: NFL Network; ESPN; ESPN2; ESPN Deportes
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Streaming: NFL+; ESPN Unlimited & Select; Fubo
Fans have several options to choose from to watch the 2026 NFL Draft. NFL Network and ESPN will have separate broadcasts, each providing a different analysis of each pick as it happens on draft night.
Cord-cutters can stream the different broadcasts on NFL+, the NFL’s proprietary streaming service; ESPN Select or ESPN Unlimited, ESPN’s streaming services; or cable alternative Fubo , which offers a free trial.
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