The Kansas City Chiefs made an early move in the 2026 NFL Draft to acquire Mansoor Delane. Here are the Chiefs’ updated picks after acquiring the No. 6 overall selection from the Cleveland Browns.
The first big trade of the 2026 NFL Draft was executed by the Chiefs. Andy Reid’s team acquired the No. 6 overall pick from the Browns, surrendering three draft picks to move up.
Kansas City gave up the 9th, 74th, and 148th overall picks in exchange for the No. 6 selection. They still hold another first-round pick at No. 29, which was originally acquired from the Rams.
- Round 1, No. 6: Mansoor Delane, CB (LSU) — Acquired from Cleveland
- Round 1, No. 29: Acquired from LA Rams
- Round 2, No. 40: Acquired from LA Rams
- Round 4, No. 109: Original Pick
- Round 5, No. 169: Acquired from LA Rams
- Round 5, No. 176: Compensatory Pick
- Round 6, No. 210: Acquired from LA Rams
Kansas City needed an aggresive 2026 NFL Draft
The Kansas City Chiefs needed to make an aggressive move. Following a disappointing 2025 NFL season in which a playoff berth slipped away, the Chiefs needed to be aggressive in the 2026 draft, which is why the trade-up makes sense.
It is true that Patrick Mahomes remains a top-tier quarterback. However, he tore his ACL at the end of last season, which raises more concerns about what will happen in the future.
By bolstering the defense, Andy Reid makes it clear that the Chiefs must not rely solely on the offense. Delane was widely regarded as the best cornerback in the class, and improving the secondary was crucial.
