Chiefs shake up NFL draft via trade with Browns

Kansas City gave up picks in the third and fifth rounds just to move up three spots. That’s how badly the Chiefs wanted to ensure that they got their man: LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane. The Browns used the No. 9 pick to land Utah offensive tackle Spencer Fano.

The move makes sense given the Chiefs’ desperate need for a top-shelf cornerback. Delane is considered the top cornerback prospect of the 2026 draft class.

Delane recorded 45 tackles, 11 passes defended, and a pair of interceptions in his final year at LSU. He also had the third-highest grade among all prospects at the NFL combine, ahead of high-profile names such as Fernando Mendoza and Jeremiyah Love.

The NFL combine, however, did not measure the one requirement Travis Kelce had for whoever the Chiefs ended up selecting. Delane still needs to prove his worth to Kelce, Patrick Mahomes, and Andy Reid, but it’s clear the team expects him to be an impact player as early as next season.