Toledo safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren drafted in second round of the NFL Draft

Toledo safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren (7) gets ready for a play during an NCAA football game...
Toledo safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren (7) gets ready for a play during an NCAA football game between WKU and Toledo on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Bowling Green, Ky. WKU came back to beat Toledo 26-21. (AP Photo/James Kenney)(James Kenney | AP)
Published: Apr. 24, 2026 at 8:53 PM EDT

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Former UToledo safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the second round of the NFL Draft.

The Browns drafted McNeil-Warren with the 58th overall pick.

In his time at Toledo, McNeil-Warren racked up 214 total tackles, 17 pass deflections, five interceptions and two fumble recoveries.

Following the 2025 season, McNeil-Warren was named second-team All-America by the Sporting News and the Football Writers Association of America. He was also a third-team All-America selection by the Associated Press, making him just the second Rocket to be named an AP All-American in 18 years (Quinyon Mitchell 2022, 2023).

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