Chargers Mock Draft: Safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren

0:00It's March 26th. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI tracking teams, players, and standings. The NFL drapped heads to Pittsburgh from April 23 to 25th, promising plenty of twists for teams like the Los Angeles Chargers. In a recent two-round mock from ESPN's Field Yates, the Chargers Grab University of Toledo Safety Emanuel McNeil Warren at the 22nd overall. Pick, shifting focus from expected spots like the offensive or defensive lines. This comes as a fresh take, since most mocks lately point to Lionel for General Manager Joe Hortis and the staff. Yates highlights McNeil Warren's upside in a loaded safety class, praising his fluid movement, length, playvision, and disruption, including three. Forced fumbles last year plus 12 pass breakups and five picks over three seasons. Chargers fans see the logic with safety needs looming large. Derwin James Jr. turns 30 next off season as a free agent, and the secondary could use youth, especially after run defense faltered in losses.

1:03Allowing 145 rushing yards per game, compared to just 84 in wins, capped by a playoff flop against New England. Scouts like NFL comms land zero line back to hype, calling the six foot three and a half to a one pound defender, a downhill force against. The run and smart and coverage, though he might need scheme support for speedier matchups. His urgency and support fits the bolt's gaps perfectly. New defensive coordinator Chris O'Leary, who coached safeties here last year, could love pairing this ranger talent with his unit, setting up an intriguing rebuild as draft a nearer.