Colts Will Meet With All-American Safety at Combine

Emmanuel McNeil-Warren to Meet With Colts

Standing at 6-foot-2 and 202 pounds, McNeil-Warren undoubtedly has size that can translate to the professional level. He has experience playing in the box and over the top, and his combination of size and speed allows him to match up well against athletic tight ends.

McNeil-Warren is a physical defender who knows how to use his size against the run and in pass coverage. He also has a knack for putting the ball on the ground, saying he and his teammates worked on peanut punches every day in practice.

Over his past three seasons at Toledo, McNeil-Warren forced 8 fumbles and snagged 5 interceptions. Considering how much the Colts relied on turnovers in 2025, McNeil-Warren seems like a perfect fit at safety if Cross leaves.

In 2025, McNeil-Warren recorded 77 total tackles, 3 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries, 2 interceptions (including one pick-six), and 6 passes defended.

He was named to Pro Football Focus' All-American team after posting 90.0+ grades in run defense and in coverage.

"McNeil-Warren has been terrific over the last three years for the Rockets and will likely be a top-50 pick because of it," PFF analyst Max Chadwick wrote. "His 92.4 PFF grade this season is the best among all FBS safeties by over two points. McNeil-Warren is the only safety in the country with 90.0-plus grades in run defense and in coverage."

Depending on how his combine goes, there's a solid chance McNeil-Warren isn't even available at No. 47. He's extremely gifted, plays smart, and knows how to force a turnover. Those are all traits any team would love to have in a starting safety.