Chiefs Trade Up to Draft LSU Cornerback Mansoor Delane at No. 6 Pick
The Kansas City Chiefs traded up to the No. 6 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to select LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane. They got the pick from the Cleveland Browns, who then selected Spencer Fano at No. 9.
The Kansas City Chiefs made a bold move Thursday night, trading up three spots to grab LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane with the sixth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. The team called Delane a "top-5 guy" and didn't want to risk losing him.
The Chiefs sent their ninth overall pick and additional compensation to the Cleveland Browns to make the trade happen. Cleveland used the ninth pick to select Spencer Fano.
Delane gives Kansas City a tall cornerback who can match up with bigger receivers. Chiefs fans on social media compared him to current cornerback Trent McDuffie but with more height. One fan wrote that Delane is "a guy you can put on an island with top receivers."
The Chiefs also drafted Clemson defensive tackle Peter Woods later in the first round at No. 29 overall. The team appears focused on building their defense despite having salary cap constraints that make expensive veteran signings difficult.
The Chiefs gave up valuable draft picks to get a player they believe can cover elite receivers one-on-one. This move shows they're prioritizing defense as they try to win another Super Bowl with an aging roster.
Watch how Delane performs in Chiefs training camp and whether Kansas City trades back from other picks to recoup draft capital.
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