The Kansas City Chiefs were wheeling and dealing to get their man in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft.
The Chiefs reportedly agreed to a trade on Thursday to acquire the Cleveland Browns’ No. 6 overall pick. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Chiefs sent its own No. 9 pick to Cleveland along with the No. 74 and No. 148 picks.
Trade:
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 24, 2026
Chiefs get No. 6
Browns get No. 9, 74, 148 https://t.co/Lz1QXGnH6m
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.
#LSU CB Mansoor Delane to the #Chiefs. https://t.co/4cMI0laWuq
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 24, 2026
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.
