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LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane is projected as a first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. He had a standout season with 11 pass breakups and 2 interceptions.
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When Mansoor Delane made his way to Baton Rouge, the move was life-changing.Ā The LSU Tigers cornerback is now projected as a first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. After three solid years at Virginia Tech, the Jim Thorpe Award finalist is ready to prove himself in the next wave.
The first-team Associated Press All-American started 11 games and led LSU with 11 PBUs, along with 45 tackles and 2 INTs last season. Delane will be in the green room in Pittsburgh this week.
Hereās a look at the latest NFL Draft projections and profile for Delane.
Jordan Reid (ESPN): No. 8, New Orleans Saints
Mel Kiper (ESPN):Ā No. 11, Miami Dolphins
Chad Reuter (NFL): No. 7, Washington Commanders
Eric Edholm (NFL): No. 7, Washington Commanders
Mansoor Delane recorded 11 pass breakups, 45 tackles, and 2 interceptions during his last season at LSU.
Mansoor Delane is projected to be a first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Mansoor Delane was a finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award, recognizing the best defensive back in college football.

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"Delane is one of the top cornerbacks in a CB-rich draft. He excels in press coverage, altering release timing with punches and slides. Smooth hips and efficient footwork keep him connected in man coverage, while his processing allows for quick transitions in off-man and short zone looks. He has good top-end speed for vertical phasing but is inconsistent turning to find the football.
"While he locks in on the route at times, heās rarely oblivious to the quarterbackās actions, allowing him to slam catch windows shut and play the football. He played through a core muscle injury for much of the 2025 season and still performed at an elite level. Delaneās emergence over the past two years might be indicative of whatās to come, as heās shown lockdown potential."