Chiefs trade up in NFL draft to select LSU's Mansoor Delane with sixth overall pick
The Kansas City Chiefs have traded up in the NFL draft to select LSU's Mansoor Delane, making him the first cornerback taken Thursday night.
The Chiefs moved up three spots in the first round to fill a crucial positional need.
They sent the ninth choice to Cleveland, along with two other picks later in the draft.
The Browns moved down for the second straight year.
Delane, who began his career at Virginia Tech, emerged as the top cornerback available after an impressive season with LSU. The Chiefs had acquired their second first-round pick by trading cornerback Trent McDuffie to the Rams, creating a need in their secondary.
Chiefs Trade Up for Mansoor Delane
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