Chiefs Trade Up for Delane, Boost Defense in 2026 Draft

0:00On April 27, the Kansas City Chiefs made ways in the 2026 NFL draft by trading up to the sixth pick for LSU cornerback Mansor Delane. Their top target at the position. General manager Brett Veach saw a big drop-off after him, so they pounced when an early surprise shifted the board. Earlier this week, the Tennessee Titans grabbed Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate at number 4, way higher than expected. That move bumped Delane up team's lists, like the Washington commanders and New Orleans Saints, forcing the chiefs to act fast instead of waiting at. Their original 9th spot. Draftflow played a huge role too, with four defensive players in the first seven picks, including Delane. Then offense dominated, creating great value later, so they stayed defense heavy early and snag Clemson defensive tackle Peter Woods at 29. They eyed Miami edge rusher, Rubin Bane Jr., but passed due to his short arms and skipping combine testing, which caused his slide to the Buccaneers.

1:01At 15, instead, Kansas City loaded up on high character fits. Overall, this class boosts their defense while prioritizing culture, setting the chiefs of strong for 2026 and beyond. Football news, powered by AI. This is NFL News Today. I'm Corey with the story.