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Mansoor Delane Rates Highly in PFF's First-Round Rookie Grades After Week 8
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- Mansoor Delane Rates Highly in PFF's First-Round Rookie Grades After Week 8
The Kansas City Chiefs traded up to No. 6 in the 2026 NFL Draft to select LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane. Pro Football Focus has given him a 79.7 grade, which ranks first among 11 cornerbacks in their First-Round Rookie Grades through Week 8. Delane has 27 tackles, one interception and five pass defenses in five games.
On his first drive on defense as a pro, he picked off Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix and left the game with a shoulder injury that bothered him in the preseason. Delane missed Week 2 and performed well until he suffered an injury to the same shoulder in Week 7. He was forced to miss the Week 8 game because of it.
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The Chiefs had a second pick in the first round and took defensive tackle Peter Woods at No. 29 overall out of Clemson. He has played minimally, making 13 tackles, 0.5 sacks and a pass defense in seven games. PFF gave him a grade of 50.9, which ranks eighth of 12 defensive linemen.
This story was originally published by Athlon on Nov 3, 2026, where it first appeared in the NFL section. Add Athlon as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
