Browns S Emmanuel McNeil-Warren: Everything you need to know from childhood to NFL draft

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 26: Toledo defensive back Emmanuel McNeil-Warren answers questions from the media during the NFL Scouting Combine on February 26, 2026 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Cleveland Browns completed last year in good shape with the defensive backfield group. But Ronnie Hickman wasn’t re-signed before the year ended, then was given a restricted free agent tender on March 26.

Will he return? Will he end up with another club? Hickman did show up for the start of offseason programming .

Veteran Rayshawn Jenkins was not re-signed. Rookie Donovan McMillon showed a lot of promise but needs more experience. RELATED: BROWNS DRAFT SMALL SCHOOL SAFETY Which meant the Browns needed help in the safety room.

Daniel Thomas was signed late in free agency, having played in 83 NFL games but just six starts, and has 94 total tackles for six seasons. Emmanuel McNeil-Warren was the No. 20 player on my board.