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Chiefs Trade Up, Draft LSU Cornerback Mansoor Delane

4/24/2026

Summary

Chiefs Draft Delane

The Kansas City Chiefs selected LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane with No. 6 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on April 23, 2026 in Pittsburgh.
Kansas City got the No. 6 pick by trading picks No. 9, 74 and 148 to Cleveland, filling a cornerback hole after trading cornerback Trent McDuffie and losing player Jaylen Watson.
Delane, a 2025 unanimous All-American who ran a 4.38-second 40-yard dash, said he felt wanted after talks with GM Brett Veach and head coach Andy Reid.

Summary

Chiefs Draft Delane

Chiefs selected cornerback Mansoor Delane with the ninth overall pick, their first top-10 defensive choice since Eric Berry in 2010.
The trade-up sent the ninth, 74th and 148th picks to the Cleveland Browns, who moved down for the second straight year.
A tornado warning forced the Chiefs’ front-office staff to shelter in their draft room during the selection.

History

Historical Context

In 2010, the Kansas City Chiefs selected safety Eric Berry with the fifth overall pick, aiming to revitalize their defense after a disappointing 4–12 season in 2009. This strategic choice paid off as the Chiefs improved, winning their first AFC West title since 2003. The recent selection of Mansoor Delane reflects the franchise's ongoing commitment to enhancing its secondary through high draft picks.

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Chiefs Draft Delane

The Kansas City Chiefs selected LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane with No. 6 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on April 23, 2026 in Pittsburgh.
Kansas City got the No. 6 pick by trading picks No. 9, 74 and 148 to Cleveland, filling a cornerback hole after trading cornerback Trent McDuffie and losing player Jaylen Watson.
Delane, a 2025 unanimous All-American who ran a 4.38-second 40-yard dash, said he felt wanted after talks with GM Brett Veach and head coach Andy Reid.

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