Browns' McNeil-Warren Visit: Why It Makes Sense

0:00On March 19th, the Cleveland Browns boasts one of the league's top defenses, especially at safety, so they're interested in Toledo standout and manual. McNeil Warren has folks scratching their heads. This second team all-American confirmed a meeting with the Browns after chatting with the New England Patriots and with his high draft stock, he's, lining up visits left and right. McNeil Warren checks in at 6 feet 2 and 2 or 2 pounds, with the size, speed and strength to handle tight ends and runners while shining, in coverage. Last season, he racked up 77 tackles, six tackles for loss, two picks, three force fumbles and a half sack over 13 games. Experts see him going late in the first round or early second, around pick number 27 on big boards. But the Browns hold first round selections at number 6 and number 24, plus more in the top 100, putting them in prime spots to grab. Depends of linemen or wide receivers, positions they desperately need.

1:00Meanwhile, safety's grand delpit and Ronnie Hickman are locked in through 2026, and there's even talk of Ohio State's Caleb Downs as a top option if they want to dream big there. Taking McNeil Warren early would mean skipping those bigger holes. With only 30 pre-draft meetings allowed outside local visits, the Browns can't waste time on non-essentials. They'll be smart to prioritize their roster gaps and let this talented prospect go to a team that needs him more.