Chiefs Trade Up to Land LSU Cornerback Mansoor Delane in NFL Draft

51 articles · Updated · NFL.com · Apr 24

The Kansas City Chiefs traded up to the No. 6 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to select LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane.
Kansas City sent picks 9, 74, and 148 to the Cleveland Browns to secure Delane, the first cornerback taken in the draft.
Delane, an All-American and Jim Thorpe Award finalist, is expected to fill the void left by departing Chiefs cornerbacks.

Can rookie Mansoor Delane justify the massive draft capital the Kansas City Chiefs invested in him?

How does Delane's journey through the transfer portal change how NFL teams scout future draft prospects?

Does this trade signal a new NFL trend of valuing elite cornerbacks over top-ten offensive weapons?

How will the Browns now use their two first-round picks to reshape their team's future?

Why did the Chiefs prioritize defense over offense for a recovering Patrick Mahomes after a losing season?