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.
Chiefs Trade Up for Mansoor Delane
- Chiefs trade up in NFL draft to select LSU's Mansoor Delane with sixth overall pick Associated Press —
- Chiefs make huge trade up in 2026 NFL Draft for Mansoor Delane NY Post —
- Chiefs GM Brett Veach Explains Why They Traded to Draft Mansoor Delane Newsweek —
- Chiefs-Browns NFL Draft trade grades: Kansas City moves up for Mansoor Delane, Cleveland lands Spencer Fano CBS Sports —
- Tornado sirens: Chiefs draft staff scrambling for shelter before 1st-round pick Boston Globe —