Eagles Draft Emmanuel McNeil-Warren for Safety

0:00This is Corey with NFL News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. The Philadelphia Eagles shook things up in the 2025 NFL Draft by picking linebacker Jihad Campbell in the first round. This marked their first true linebacker selection that early since 1979, breaking a long-standing trend. They have also started drafting defensive backs higher lately, following Quinion Mitchell's selection at pick 22 in 2024. Before that, it had been over 20 years since their last first round defensive back. Those rare early picks on defensive backs have worked out well for Philadelphia. Players like Mitchell earned first team all pro honors last season, joining a short list of pro-ball standouts from the team's history. Now, pro football focus projects the Eagles to go for safety. Emmanuel McNeil warned from Toledo in the 2026 drafts first round. He posted elite grades in college, including a standout coverage performance. This move could strengthen their secondary amid free agency risks and injury recoveries,

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