Mansoor Delane
Career Summary
Mansoor Delane is a Maryland cornerback who played at Virginia Tech and LSU before Kansas City selected him sixth overall in 2026.
Delane played three seasons at Virginia Tech and a final season at LSU, developing into a unanimous All-American before the Chiefs traded up to select him in the first round.
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Early Life
Delane is from Silver Spring, Maryland.
Delane grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland, and attended Archbishop Spalding High School.
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College Career
Delane played three seasons at Virginia Tech and one at LSU, starting 40 of 44 career games.
Delane started 29 consecutive games for Virginia Tech from 2022 through 2024 before transferring to LSU in January 2025. Over 44 college games, he recorded 191 tackles, 41 passes defended, 33 pass breakups, and eight interceptions.
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Path to the NFL
Delane's standout one-year LSU career elevated him from a Virginia Tech transfer to a top-six draft pick.
At LSU, Delane started 11 games and recorded 45 tackles, 13 passes defended, 11 pass breakups, and two interceptions. His first-team All-SEC and unanimous All-America season preceded Kansas City's move up the draft board.
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NFL Career
Kansas City selected Delane sixth overall in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Chiefs traded up to select Delane with the sixth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. He entered Kansas City as a rookie cornerback.
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Career Accomplishments
Delane was a unanimous All-American, first-team All-SEC selection, and Jim Thorpe Award finalist at LSU.
Delane earned unanimous All-America and first-team All-SEC honors in 2025 and was one of three finalists for the Jim Thorpe Award. LSU credited him with allowing no passing touchdowns and a 37.1 percent completion rate on passes thrown in his direction that season.
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Playing Style
Delane's profile centers on press-coverage ability, smooth hips, efficient footwork, and fast processing.
NFL draft analysis credited Delane with excelling in press coverage and using smooth hips and efficient footwork to stay connected in man coverage. The report also cited quick transitions in off-man and short-zone looks.
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