CLE Emmanuel McNeil-Warren
NFL player. Position: S. Team: CLE.
Quick Facts
- Position: S (Safety)
- Team: CLE (Cleveland Browns)
- Draft: 2nd round, 58th overall, 2026 NFL Draft
- College: Toledo
- College stats: 5 interceptions, 8 forced fumbles, 207 tackles, 11 TFLs over 3 seasons
2026 Outlook
Highly-regarded safety who many evaluators viewed as first-round talent, dropped to Browns at pick 58. College production at Toledo shows disruptive play-making (5 INTs, 8 FFs, 207 tackles over 3 seasons) beyond simple assignment discipline. Early evaluation suggests he "looks the part" at OTAs, positioning him as a potential rookie impact player on a rebuilding Browns defense. (per Cleveland Browns News and Rumors May 31, 2026: The Shedeur Economy)
Role / Depth Chart
Expected to compete for an early starting role in the Browns secondary following departures of defensive pieces. Viewed as a rebuild cornerstone at a premium defensive position.
Vikings draft consideration: Before being drafted by Cleveland, McNeil-Warren was identified as a potential safety target for the Vikings at pick 18, with evaluators noting his "tremendous upside" as a solution to Minnesota's secondary vulnerability. The Vikings' defense hinges on strong coverage to enable their aggressive blitz scheme, making secondary depth critical. (per Vikings are one draft decision away from a defensive nightmare in 2026)
Injury Status
Healthy.
Recent News
- 2026-06-14 — Browns' QB competition and 4 more things learned from OTAs (Browns' QB competition and 4 more things learned from OTAs)
- 2026-06-10 — Notes: Todd Monken delays QB decision, says Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson have... (Notes: Todd Monken delays QB decision, says Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson have...)
- 2026-05-20 — 15 trade candidates heading into 2026 NFL training camps (15 trade candidates heading into 2026 NFL training camps)
- 2026-04-20 — 2026 NFL mock draft: Jordan Reid's predictions for 257 picks (2026 NFL mock draft: Jordan Reid's predictions for 257 picks)
- 2026-06-22 — Ranking the top 10 NFL offseasons: Myles Garrett trade was a win-win for two teams on... (Ranking the top 10 NFL offseasons: Myles Garrett trade was a win-win for two teams on...)
- 2026-04-07 — NFC Coaching Changes: How the 5 New Defensive Coordinators Will Impact IDP Leagues for... (NFC Coaching Changes: How the 5 New Defensive Coordinators Will Impact IDP Leagues for...)
- 2026-05-04 — Browns' Shedeur Sanders among 26 NFL veterans on thin ice after 2026 draft (Browns' Shedeur Sanders among 26 NFL veterans on thin ice after 2026 draft)
- 2026-04-29 — Browns depth chart: Projecting where the roster stands after the NFL Draft (Browns depth chart: Projecting where the roster stands after the NFL Draft)
- 2026-04-16 — 2026 NFL draft: How all 32 teams can ace their picks, needs (2026 NFL draft: How all 32 teams can ace their picks, needs)
- 2026-04-25 — Cleveland Browns NFL Draft 2026 pick tracker: Grades, fits and scouting reports (Cleveland Browns NFL Draft 2026 pick tracker: Grades, fits and scouting reports)