2026 NFL Draft: Kansas City Chiefs trade up from no. 9 pick to select LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane at no. 6
The Kansas City Chiefs aggressively traded up to draft Mansoor Delane at No. 6, addressing a major need at cornerback after offseason departures. Delane brings elite college production, SEC-tested performance, and scheme fit in press-man coverage. His blend of instincts, speed, and consistency made him the top corner in the class. Kansas City paid a premium, but in return secured a player expected to contribute immediately in a defense built on tight coverage and discipline.
The Kansas City Chiefs aggressively traded up to draft Mansoor Delane at No. 6, addressing a major need at cornerback after offseason departures. Delane brings elite college production, SEC-tested performance, and scheme fit in press-man coverage. His blend of instincts, speed, and consistency made him the top corner in the class. Kansas City paid a premium, but in return secured a player expected to contribute immediately in a defense built on tight coverage and discipline.
