Lions Eyeing McNeil-Warren for Safety

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The Detroit Lions are dealing with a big hole at safety after season ending injuries

to Kirby Joseph and Brian Branch.

That means they're likely scanning the NFL draft for help, and one name popping up is

fast-rising prospect, a manual McNeil Warren, from Toledo.

He's projected as a first or second-round pick, sitting at number 19 on Daniel Jeremiah's

draft board from late January.

If he's there when the Lions pick, they might not be able to pass him up.

McNeil Warren has shown solid reliability over his college career, playing in nearly every

game most seasons.

He racked up five interceptions, 13 pass breakups, and an impressive nine-forced fumbles.

Medical evaluators flag a moderate concern, rating it 4 out of 10.

Last year, a shoulder injury sidelined him for the final five games after he played only

8-13.

Things like the Lions will dig into a shoulder recovery and verify his age, possibly around

23, before pulling the trigger and bolstering, their defense for the long haul.