Chiefs trade up to No. 6, select LSU CB Mansoor Delane

Chiefs target top corner to fix secondary.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Apr 241 min read

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Chiefs target top corner to fix secondary. Video

What happened: The Kansas City Chiefs traded up to the sixth overall pick in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft on Friday. They selected cornerback Mansoor Delane from LSU with the pick. Trade partner and compensation details emerged post-announcement.

Why it matters: Kansas City's pass defense ranked 12th in the 2025 NFL season, allowing over 4,200 yards through the air amid secondary injuries. Delane's elite man-coverage skills pair with emerging stars like Trent McDuffie, bolstering a contender's backfield.

By the numbers: Trade: Chiefs receive Pick 6 (from Panthers); Panthers receive Picks 20 & 50 (Chiefs) + 2027 3rd-rounder. Delane 2025 LSU stats: 5 INT, 15 PD, 45 tackles, 91% completion rate vs. (PFF). Chiefs 2025 DVOA pass def: 18th (Football Outsiders).

What to watch: Monitor Delane's intro presser and fit with DC Steve Spagnuolo. Round 1 continues with potential runs on QBs and EDGE rushers.

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@SportsCenter Apr 23, 8:47 PM ET

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Chiefs trade up to No. 6, select LSU CB Mansoor Delane

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