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TL;DR
The Cleveland Browns chose wide receiver Denzel Boston at pick 39, passing on safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren. They later selected another player at pick 70, further solidifying their roster needs.
Key points
- Cleveland Browns drafted Denzel Boston at pick 39
- Emmanuel McNeil-Warren was a potential pick for safety
- Browns had another pick at 70 after selecting Boston
Denzel BostonEmmanuel McNeil-WarrenGrant DelpitCleveland Browns
At pick 39, the Cleveland Browns had a decision to make. They could double down at the wide receiver position by selecting Denzel Boston, or they could draft the heir apparent to Grant Delpit in their secondary with Emmanuel McNeil-Warren.
They submitted the ticket for Boston and in doing so, they waved their chance at McNeil-Warren goodbye, or so they thought.
Pick 40 submitted.
Cleveland celebrated as they addressed their biggest need, and that was the wide receiver position; the clock didn't stop ticking. The Browns were up again at pick 70, so they were not even thinking McNeil-Warren.
Pick 48 submitted.
The wheels started to turn that Cleveland could use some of their new draft capital to get aggressive, but there was no way that EMW would stay on the board.
Pick 52 submitted.
Dec 23, 2025; Boca Raton, FL, USA; Toledo Rockets safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren (7) celebrates a third down stop against the Louisville Cardinals during the third quarter of the Boca Raton Bowl at Flagler CU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Romance-Imagn Images
Cleveland started making phone calls, and they found a potential partner with the San Francisco 49ers, who were at pick 58.
Q&A
Who did the Cleveland Browns draft at pick 39 in the 2023 NFL Draft?
The Cleveland Browns drafted wide receiver Denzel Boston at pick 39.
What position was Emmanuel McNeil-Warren expected to play for the Browns?
Emmanuel McNeil-Warren was expected to be the heir apparent to safety Grant Delpit.
What was the Browns' biggest need addressed in the 2023 NFL Draft?
The Browns addressed their biggest need by selecting a wide receiver in the 2023 NFL Draft.