Niners Surprise with McNeil-Warren

0:00It's April 23rd. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI Your Grid Iron Update. I'm Cory with the story. The San Francisco 49ers sit at pick number 27 in the first round of the NFL Draft, facing some real decisions with needs at edge. Russia, offensive line, and wide receiver, ESPN analyst Matt Miller and Jeremy Fowler just dropped a mock draft, predicting an unexpected move. They grabbed Toledo Safety, Emmanuel McNeal Warren. Big sources say that Niners were eyeing edge rushers after their league was 26 last season, but that boy got cleaned out early. Instead, they're inspired by the impact Nick Mnwory made for rival Seattle Seahawks, seeing McNeal Warren as their own playmaker. Fans and scouts see this as a smart pivot to the secondary, even if it's not the top priority. McNeal Warren brings that ball-hawking vibe with elite physicality, setting the tone in the box or roaming deep perfect for San Francisco's defense. These rank 40th overall and 9th at safety by NFL Draftbuzz, a Florida kid who could slide

1:04right into their scheme and boost turnovers. With the draft clock ticking, expected Niners to mix best player available with their biggest gaps, could be a game changer if they pulled this off.