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Live blog: Chiefs trade up to take LSU CB Mansoor Delane at #6
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The 2026 NFL Draft is finally here, and the Kansas City Chiefs bolstered their roster after a whirlwind offseason following a 6-11 record in 2025.
The Chiefs’ need for a wide variety of positions is well-known; what isn’t, however, is where the players the team has its eyes on will land. Furthermore, speculation has been growing on the idea that the Chiefs will be trading up or down from either of their first-round selections.
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That speculation ended up turning into reality Thursday evening, when the Chiefs traded up to take cornerback Mansoor Delane at #6.
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Among the positions most needed for the Chiefs entering the 2026 season are defensive end, wide receiver, offensive tackle, defensive tackle, safety, cornerback, running back and tight end.
The Chiefs’ draft picks are as follows:
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Round 1: #9(Traded up to #6)
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Round 1: #29
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Round 2: #40
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Round 3: #74(Traded)
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Round 4: #109
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Round 5: #148(Traded)
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Round 5: #169
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Round 5: #176
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Round 6: #210
Follow along below for live updates on the 2026 NFL Draft, beginning at 7 p.m.
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