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Chiefs Trade Up to Draft All-American Cornerback Mansoor Delane

4/25/2026

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Chiefs Trade Up

The Kansas City Chiefs traded up from No. 9 to No. 6 in 2026 draft to select cornerback Mansoor Delane, whom GM Brett Veach said had been the team’s top target.
Delane transferred from Virginia Tech to LSU and earned All-American honors in 2025.
In 2025 he allowed no touchdowns, incurred zero penalties and logged over 2,000 snaps at corner, box and safety, and said he can fit in coordinator Steve Spagnuolo’s scheme.

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Tech Transfer

He transferred from Virginia Tech to LSU.
He grew up near Washington, D.C., and attended Landon School and Archbishop Spalding.
He was among Maryland’s top high-school prospects, earning praise from coaches for his early football IQ and leadership.
In college he played outside corner on about 95 % of snaps, saying he is comfortable in the slot and enjoys playing inside more.

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Chiefs Trade Up

The Kansas City Chiefs traded up from No. 9 to No. 6 in 2026 draft to select cornerback Mansoor Delane, whom GM Brett Veach said had been the team’s top target.
Delane transferred from Virginia Tech to LSU and earned All-American honors in 2025.
In 2025 he allowed no touchdowns, incurred zero penalties and logged over 2,000 snaps at corner, box and safety, and said he can fit in coordinator Steve Spagnuolo’s scheme.

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