The Browns selected S Emmanuel McNeil-Warren with the 58th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Cleveland moved up to No. 58, executing a trade with the 49ers that sent picks No. 70 and No. 107 to San Francisco in exchange for picks No. 58 and No. 152.
He spent his collegiate career with Toledo, playing in 48 career games. He totaled 214 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, one sack, 13 passes defensed and five interceptions – including a pick six. He also added two fumble recoveries and three forced fumbles. During the 2025 season, McNeil-Warren recorded two interceptions and broke up four passes in coverage. He allowed a 56.5 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks, and gave up six receptions in coverage, according to PFF.
McNeil-Warren joins a safety room that is led by Grant Delpit and has additional depth players in Christopher Edmonds and Donovan McMillon. The Browns also tendered Ronnie Hickman and signed Daniel Thomas during free agency.
