Chiefs Trade Up for LSU CB Mansoor Delane

0:00It's April 24th, you're listening to NFL News today, AI-powered NFL coverage. Kansas City Chiefs just made waves in the 2026 NFL Draft, trading up to the 6th overall pick to snag LSU Cornerback Mansour Delane from. The Cleveland Browns, General Manager Brett Veech sent picks 9, 74, and 148 to get it done, grabbing a top-secondary talent right out the game. This move comes after the Chiefs traded Pro Bowl Corner, Trent McDuffy to the Los Angeles Rams instead of extending him and Los Jalen Watson in. Free agency, their corner room was thin, headlined by vets by Christian Fulton and newer guys like Noel Williams. Fans are hyped with the Chiefs tweeting fire emojis about landing their man, but analysts are mixed. Delane's a 6-foot boundary corner with elite speed and quickness, though his run support and arm length raised some flags. He's a safer bet than other prospects, per previews.

1:00He slots right in, likely starting opposite Fulton or rotating early, boosting depth with pieces like Catercohu and Kair Elam battling behind, the Chiefs filled a real need without waiting. Overall, it's a passing grade for the player and fit, even if the trade costs feel steep. They went all in to lock down the secondary for years ahead.