The Kansas City Chiefs made two first-round picks on the defensive side in the 2026 NFL Draft, and somehow, both of them are already thinking about how to help the other one produce. LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane went to Kansas City at sixth overall after the Chiefs traded up from No.

The Kansas City Chiefs drafted a rookie cornerback who once viewed them as a rival team. The Chiefs traded up with the Cleveland Browns and gave up three picks to select cornerback Mansoor Delane with the sixth overall pick.

Former LSU teammates Mansoor Delane and Garrett Nussmeier practiced for the first time as Chiefs during rookie minicamp on Friday.

During his press conference, Kansas City Chiefs Vice President of Player Personnel Ryne Nutt expressed confidence in Mansoor Delane | @EdEastonJr