LSU Draft Update: Mansoor Delane picked No. 6 overall by Kansas City
LSU football cornerback Mansoor Delane was the first corner off the board in round one of the NFL Draft. See where he'll play at the next level.
Mansoor Delane was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs with the No. 6 overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft. The former LSU football cornerback was the first defensive back selected after the Chiefs traded up.
Delane spent one year at LSU after spending the first three years of his collegiate career at Virginia Tech. But Delane's lone season in Baton Rouge was stellar. Delane earned consensus All-American honors, joining an elite list of LSU legends.
Delane was the best cornerback in the country. Per PFF, Delane's PFF defensive grade was 90. 5, a whole seven points better than any other corner in the SEC.
Delane only allowed 14 catches all year, breaking up seven passes and allowing a passer rating when targeted of 31. 3. Delane appeared in 44 games across his four-year collegiate career.