The Kansas City Chiefs selected LSU defensive back Mansoor Delane with the 6th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. VP of Player Personnel Ryne Nutt expressed confidence in Delane's versatility and skills during a post-draft press conference.
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The Kansas City Chiefs selected LSU Tigers defensive back Mansoor Delane with the 6th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Chiefs Vice President of Player Personnel Ryne Nutt discussed the team's confidence regarding the decision to trade up and select Delane in the 1sr round during his post-draft press conference.
"Yeah, so Mansoor (Delane) was, we felt Mansoor was the best cornerback in this class. What he possesses is not only all the athletic traits we'd look for in terms of his feet, his speed, the bend, the transition skills, it's his extreme versatility." Said Nutt, "And when I say that, I don't mean just he can play inside and outside. I mean, he can play off-man, press-man, zone, all those abilities are very good abilities."
Last season, Delane led LSU with 11 pass breakups while starting 11 games, finishing with 45 tackles and 2 interceptions.
"He is somebody that when you get an injury, or something happens with maybe another player, you can move him around and he can, it just makes it easier on a defensive coordinator and on a scheme when you have one player that can just move around and play multiple roles." Said Nutt, "Now listen, he's an elite outside corner and that's probably where he's going start, but like (Rams CB) Trent (McDuffie). Trent was an elite nickel. We think this kid could do the same if he was put in that position."
During the 2025 season, Delane earned First Team All-SEC honors and was a unanimous All-American selection.
This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Chiefs VP of Player Personnel expresses confidence in Mansoor Delane
The Chiefs selected Mansoor Delane because they believe he is the best cornerback in the draft class, showcasing exceptional athletic traits and versatility.
In his last season at LSU, Mansoor Delane recorded 45 tackles, 2 interceptions, and led the team with 11 pass breakups.
Delane's ability to play multiple roles, including off-man, press-man, and zone coverage, provides flexibility for the defensive coordinator, especially during injuries.

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