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Steelers Predicted To Add Impact Defender Who Could Reshape Secondary originally appeared on SportsNet Pittsburgh. Add SportsNet Pittsburgh as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Pittsburgh Steelers will be on the clock in just over two weeks for the first round of the NFL draft. While they might be considering a quarterback, especially since Aaron Rodgers still hasn't signed a new deal, a recent mock draft suggested they may focus on another position.
CBS Sports NFL writer Garrett Podell released a mock draft on Wednesday, predicting that the Steelers will select Toledo standout safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren with their 21st pick.
"Emmanuel McNeil-Warren can provide the Steelers with a long-term answer at safety who can line up all over the formation," Podell wrote. "Having Jalen Ramsey as a mentor is an ideal situation for both the Steelers and McNeil-Warren. After taking care of the offense with the trade for Michael Pittman Jr., Pittsburgh adds a much-needed injection of youth to its defense."
McNeil-Warren played four seasons at Toledo, appearing in 48 games and recording 106 solo tackles, 11 tackles for loss, one sack and five interceptions.
Pro Football Focus ranked McNeil-Warren as the second-best safety out of 914 last season and placed him second in coverage grade. While Caleb Downs appears to be the standout safety in this class, anyone who secures McNeil-Warren will be landing a fantastic player.
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