The Pittsburgh Steelers will host Toledo standout safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren for a pre-draft visit on Thursday, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. McNeil-Warren, a likely first-round pick, has recently visited the Dolphins, Patriots, Browns, Cowboys and Falcons. He ranks as a top-three safety prospect in a deep class.
Pittsburgh holds the No. 21 overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft and lacks long-term options at safety despite retaining Jalen Ramsey and signing Jaquan Brisker. McNeil-Warren, measured at 6-foot-3¼, 201 pounds with a 78-inch wingspan, ran a 4.52-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine. His 2025 stats include 77 tackles, 5.5 for loss, five pass deflections, three forced fumbles and two interceptions; he forced nine fumbles over his career. Pro Football Focus graded him as college football's top safety in 2025 with the best FBS coverage grade at the position. Scouting reports compare him to Justin Reid and praise his tackling, athleticism and versatility, though he could add weight and refine his eye discipline for every-down potential. Steelers general manager Omar Khan has prioritized pre-draft visitors who became first-round picks, including recent selections Broderick Jones, Troy Fautanu and Derrick Harmon. McNeil-Warren stands out among known visitors like Washington WR Denzel Boston, San Diego CB Chris Johnson and Texas Tech LB Jacob Rodriguez. On Wednesday, the Steelers hosted mid-round prospects UConn WR Skyler Bell, Miami S Jakobe Thomas and BYU LB Jack Kelly, per The Athletic's Mike DeFabo. Bell posted 101 receptions for 1,278 yards and 13 touchdowns in 2025; Thomas tallied 76 tackles, five interceptions and 3.5 sacks; Kelly recorded 10 sacks and a 9.73 Relative Athletic Score. The team has now reported 23 pre-draft visits.