"Emmanuel McNeil-Warren has been making the rounds with a number of teams who will be on the clock in the back half of the first-round. He has already visited the Patriots, Browns, Cowboys, and Falcons, with the Steelers on tap for Friday."
"The Patriots, who have the 31st pick, lost in free agency and signed to pair with 2025 fourth-rounder. But Byard is 33 years old with a one-year deal, so McNeil-Warren could learn from the veteran as a rookie and succeed in him the long-term."
"The Cowboys, drafting at No. 20, retained Malik Hooker and added Jalen Thompson and PJ Locke this offseason. After a rough year for their pass defense, Dallas could use a short- and long-term upgrade at safety."
Emmanuel McNeil-Warren is regarded as the top safety in the 2026 draft class, with competition for the No. 2 spot between Oregon's and Toledo's players. He has visited multiple teams, including the Patriots, Browns, Cowboys, and Falcons, all of whom may need safety upgrades. The Patriots could benefit from his development under veteran Kevin Byard, while the Browns lack depth at safety. The Cowboys seek improvements after a poor pass defense season. The Steelers and Falcons have more stable safety situations but may still consider adding youth.
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