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Todd McShay’s third 2026 mock draft has the Chiefs taking CB Mansoor Delane at No. 9, edge Gabe Jacas at No. 29 (via LAR), and WR Chris Brazzell II at No. 40, pairing a polished top corner with a disruptive pass rusher and a big-play receiver as KC rebuilds its defense and receiving corps after departures.
With cornerback depth thinning after free agency, the Commanders are weighing Mansoor Delane, LSU’s top-tier corner, as a potential No. 7 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Delane impressed with a 4.35-second 40-yard dash at LSU’s pro day and has an in-person visit on the books, signaling Washington GM Peters’ desire for a high-ceiling, immediate contributor. If Washington keeps the No. 7 pick, Delane could be a Day 1 starter with All-Pro potential, though the team may also trade down to address multiple defensive needs.
Mel Kiper's latest mock has the Bengals at No. 10 and selecting LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane, a pick meant to bolster the leaky pass defense but that could spell the end for DJ Turner or Dax Hill in Cincinnati. With no clear quarterback prospect at the top and limited trade-back options, Cincinnati may look to move down, though finding a partner could be difficult.
The Dolphins are prioritizing cornerback in the 2026 NFL Draft. At the Combine, LSU’s Mansoor Delane signaled enthusiasm to speak with new coach Jeff Hafley, who had recruited him at Boston College, hinting at a potential fit. Delane is a unanimous All-American known for lockdown coverage, and mock drafts often place him or Tennessee’s Jermod McCoy (injury in 2025 but now medically cleared) with Miami. With a thin cornerback group including Jason Marshall Jr., Storm Duck, and JuJu Brents, Delane is viewed by some as the safer option for Miami’s first pick, though other positions like edge rushers are also in play.
NFL.com and The Athletic published three-round mock drafts for the Giants in the 2026 offseason. One projection has the Giants at No. 5 selecting LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane, another has Ohio State WR Carnell Tate at No. 5, with the second round featuring Georgia tackle Monroe Freeling (No. 37) in the first version and a San Diego State cornerback (Chris Johnson) in the second version. The piece also notes New York’s 2026 third-round pick was used last year to trade up for Jaxson Dart, underscoring two potential paths for the Giants’ top two picks.