Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes expressed excitement as the team drafted LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Chiefs traded picks No. 9, 74 and 148 to the Cleveland Browns to secure Delane, who is considered a 'pro-ready cornerback' by the team.
Delane, a 22-year-old who earned unanimous All-American honors at LSU, is expected to step in immediately for the Chiefs, who recently traded longtime starting cornerback Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams.
Head coach Andy Reid stated that Mahomes is recovering from an ACL injury but is capable of performing rehabilitation, including lifting.
Delane said he was 'overwhelmed with emotion' when he heard his name called and is ready to learn from the vets on the defense and 'put the work in' to help Kansas City maintain its position as a top-level team.
