Round 2, Pick 26 · #58 Overall
Cleveland Browns · S · Toledo
Traded: From SF
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Big Board Rank: #26 · 1st Round Talent
Emmanuel McNeil-Warren emerged as one of the MAC's premier defensive backs through three dominant seasons at Toledo, transforming from a raw athlete into a polished safety prospect. His combination of elite range, instinctive ball skills, and violent run support made him the anchor of Toledo's secondary. McNeil-Warren's draft stock skyrocketed after a stellar 2025 campaign where he intercepted seven passes and earned MAC Defensive Player of the Year honors. What separates him is his rare blend of centerfield coverage ability and box safety physicality - he can erase deep threats while also coming downhill to punish running backs and tight ends. Some concerns exist about his tackling consistency in space and occasional over-aggression leading to missed assignments.
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