Following a trade with the Cleveland Brown, the Kansas City Chiefs selected LSU defensive back Mansoor Delane with the 6th pick in the 2026 NFL draft.

The Chiefs dealt their No. 9, 74, and 148th pick to the Browns to move up to select Delane with the No. 6 overall pick. Delane made a case with his play to be considered among the elite cornerback prospects in the draft by locking down top receivers. He finished the 2025 season as First Team All-SEC and earned a unanimous All-American selection.

He smothered fade routes, staying on top of receivers and preventing them from gaining separation. Delane also offered value in zone coverage with his burst and top-level speed, making him a threat to undercut routes, and his ability to maneuver through route combinations helps him stay focused when faced with flooded zones.

WENT UP AND GOT OUR MAN 😤With the 6th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, we have selected CB @mansoordelane! pic.twitter.com/QoPbAlgUd2

Delane was a finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award as the nation's top defensive back. Tied for ninth in the FBS with 1.2 passes defensed per game. He led LSU with 11 pass breakups while starting 11 games, finishing with 45 tackles and 2 interceptions.

This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Chiefs select LSU DB Mansoor Delane at No. 6 in the 2026 NFL Draft