Mel Kiper's latest mock draft puts Chris Ballard
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Kiper has Denver selecting Toledo safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren with the 30th pick in the draft. The 6-foot-2, 202-pound defensive back had 77 tackles, two interceptions and 0.5 sacks last season for the Rockets.
Mel Kiper Jr. sees a rising star. Ty Simpson's quiet resilience and clutch play position him as the 2026 NFL Draft's unexpected, game-changing steal.