Browns Trade Up for McNeil-Warren

0:00On April 25, Cleveland Browns just snagged safety, a manual McNeil Warren from Toledo, with the 50-eighth pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. This 6-foot-3203-pound defender was one of the top names buzzing before day 2, so they traded up from the 70th spot too. Lock him in. Smart move, since they still hold another third rounder and number 74 later today. McNeil Warren started three years straight for the Rockets, playing boundary safety and mixing in nickel and deep half rolls. Toledo's got a solid track record, sending five defensive players to the league over the last four years, under coaches who know how to build talent. He stuck around despite transfer talk, and that loyalty fueled his growth into a polished back-end threat. Fans and scouts are hyped because he's ranked as the third best safety in this class by experts like Dane Bruegler. His size-speed combo screams potential, with smooth footwork and hips that let him cover tight ends and backs, while reading plays sharp against the pass.

1:01In run support, he hunts the ball and strips a clean, channelling that classic peanut punch-5. Areas to watch include packing on more muscle and sharpening those tackle finishes, but his range and instincts could earn him starting reps right, away as a rookie. Browns clearly see him roaming free in their secondary, closing gaps quick. With this trade-up keeping their draft ammo loaded, Cleveland's building depth on defense early, expect more moves as round three heats up.