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

Kansas City bolsters secondary with top prospect.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Apr 241 min read

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What happened: The Kansas City Chiefs executed a significant trade-up to the No. 6 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, landing LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane. The deal with the Carolina Panthers involved the Chiefs' No. 22 pick, No. 95 pick, and a 2027 second-rounder. Delane, a standout shutdown corner, fills a key need in KC's defense.

Why it matters: Chiefs' secondary struggled in 2025 with 28 passing TDs allowed, third-most in NFL. Delane's addition pairs with Trent McDuffie, elevating a defense chasing a three-peat.

By the numbers: {"trade_details": "Chiefs receive No. 6; Panthers receive No. 22, No. 95, 2027 2nd", "prospect_stats_2025": "LSU: 4 INTs, 12 PBUs, 45 tackles, 91.2 PFF grade", " _movement": "Chiefs SB; steady", "chiefs_2025_defense": "32nd vs pass (240 ypg allowed)"}

What to watch: Monitor Chiefs' next picks for O-line help and Panthers' selection at No. 22. Delane's rookie contract details and minicamp performance key.

Sources

@RapSheet Apr 23, 8:52 PM ET

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