Mansoor Delane: Top NFL Draft Prospect for Rams

0:00On March 6, Cornerback Mansour Delane has emerged as a top prospect for the 2026 NFL draft with several mock drafts projecting the lows. Angelus Rams to select him at pick number 13. Over his college career at Virginia Tech and LSU, he played in 44 games, defending 35 passes and grabbing 8 interceptions. Analysts ranked him among the best at limiting quarterbacks, allowing just a 31.3 passer rating when targeted last season. The lane transferred to LSU for the 2025 season and thrived in the tougher SEC competition, notching a career high 13 passes, defended and two picks. On 35 targets, he gave up only 14 catches for 165 yards, proving his coverage skills hold up against elite, receivers. Scouts praised his quick reactions, physical play, and smooth footwork in both man and zone coverage, often comparing him to Philadelphia Eagle star. Quinion Mitchell, an ASC scouting director predicts he'll rank among the top 10 or 12 corners in the league soon, thanks to his instincts and tackling ability.

1:05The Rams face major needs in their secondary heading into free agency, with few holdovers from last year's roster. Reports suggest they're pursuing a trade for all pro Trent McDuffy from Kansas City, but adding Delane could pair him with another elite cover man in. A scheme heavy on zone and pattern match concepts that suit Delane's high football IQ. Mockdraft showed the Rams linking to Delane in about 10% of projections, making him their second most mocked player overall as team's eye, bolstering that defensive backthiel for the long haul.