Chiefs traded up with the Browns to select LSU CB Mansoor Delane at No. 6 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.

24 April 2026

The Chiefs gave up pick No. 74 and 148 to move up. A three-time All-ACC performer at Virginia Tech, Mansoor Delane (6’0/190) put together a sensational 2025 season as LSU’s top cover corner, earning elite PFF marks with a 90.7 overall grade and 91.0 coverage grade to go with a 74.4 run-defense and 76.4 tackling grades. Over 339 coverage snaps, he was targeted only about one in every ten snaps, giving up just 10 completions on 36 attempts for 119 yards with zero touchdowns allowed, recording two interceptions, 11 pass breakups and a microscopic 3.9 QBR. He choked off big plays on the perimeter, allowing only a single completion of 20+ yards, just 3.3 yards per target and 0.35 yards per coverage snap, numbers that sit firmly in shutdown-corner territory. In run support, he added 35 tackles (20 solo) with an 83.3% tackle rate and 13 total havoc plays, showing he was more than just a cover specialist. The consensus All-American is instinctive, fluid and a relentless ball hawk who stands to parlay a standout four-year collegiate career into NFL gridiron success. After trading away Trent McDuffie and letting fellow corner Jaylen Watson walk, the Chiefs had to address this position. Delane will be tasked with CB1 duties right away.