The Kansas City Chiefs traded up three spots in this year's draft to snag LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane with the sixth overall pick. Delane fills one of their biggest needs and should be able to contribute to the secondary right away.
Brian Kelly, Delane's former head coach at LSU, shared a story about Delane that shows Chiefs fans exactly the kind of player they're getting for their defense. It's one that fans absolutely need to hear.
"I remember in spring practice, first day there, [Delane] comes up to me and he goes, 'Coach, you're making this too easy'. I said, 'We're not giving you enough reps or what's the deal?'," Kelly shared. "He goes, 'No, the splits, the receiver splits are telling me every single route you're running.' I was like, okay we got a dude here! ... He's a student of the game and those are the kind of guys who separate themselves."
Brian Kelly shares story about Mansoor Delane that will excite Chiefs fans
As Kelly noted, Delane showcased himself as 'a dude' in this situation. He knew exactly what to expect right away and wanted more of a challenge. That's going to be the perfect type of player for Steve Spagnuolo's defense as this group looks to revamp itself in a criticial 2026 season.
The Chiefs weren't criticized for taking Delane, as he does fill a strong need for them but there were questions surrounding the team moving up three spots to take him. The consensus seemed to be that Kansas City probably could have landed the LSU star at their original spot at No. 9 but clearly, Brett Veach felt it was worth it to move up to ensure they got their guy.
If this story that Kelly shared is any indication, Delane is going to fit right in Spagnuolo's defense. This should be a lot of fun to watch come together.
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