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Kansas City Chiefs pick LSU CB Mansoor Delane in NFL Draft first round: Highlights, stats
TL;DR
The Kansas City Chiefs selected LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft after trading with the Cleveland Browns. Delane was projected as a top defensive prospect entering the draft.
Key points
- Mansoor Delane drafted by Kansas City Chiefs
- Selected with No. 6 overall pick
- Chiefs traded with Cleveland Browns
- Delane was LSU's top defensive prospect
- Draft projections ranged from No. 6 to No. 12
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Kansas City Chiefs pick LSU CB Mansoor Delane in NFL Draft first round: Highlights, stats
LSU football cornerback Mansoor Delane has been drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Chiefs picked Delane with the No. 6 overall selection in the first round Thursday night in Pittsburgh after trading with the Cleveland Browns. Entering the draft, LSU's top defensive prospect was projected to be an early first-round draft choice coming off the board as high as No. 6 or falling as low as No. 12 on Day 1 of the NFL draft.
Here's what Delane brings to Kansas City Chiefs based on his production with the Tigers last season.
Mansoor Delane draft grade
According to ESPN NFL Draft expert Mel Kiper Jr., Kansas City moving up to grab Delane with the No. 6 overall pick that he felt like it was a "bit of a risk" as he had him as the 14th overall best player.
Does Mansoor Delane fit Kansas City Chiefs' needs?
With recent moves that the Chiefs have made with trading Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams in March, they had a significant need at the cornerback position. Kansas City moved up in the draft to make sure it could draft Delane, as many mock drafts had the Washington Commanders, who had the No. 7 overall pick, selecting the LSU cornerback.
Q&A
What pick did the Kansas City Chiefs use to draft Mansoor Delane?
The Kansas City Chiefs drafted Mansoor Delane with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Which team did the Chiefs trade with to select Mansoor Delane?
The Chiefs traded with the Cleveland Browns to select Mansoor Delane.
What were Mansoor Delane's draft projections before the 2026 NFL Draft?
Mansoor Delane was projected to be drafted as high as No. 6 or as low as No. 12 in the first round.