LSU has made a strong case as "DBU", sending several defensive backs to the NFL. Patrick Peterson, Tyrann Mathieu, and Derek Stingley Jr. all hailed from Baton Rouge before becoming All-Pros. The Tigers found another elite defensive back in transfer Mansoor Delane. Delane has been a bright spot in an otherwise disappointing 2025 season that saw Brian Kelly get fired. He has been a true lockdown cornerback, showing elite traits at the position. Delane is one of the top prospects in the 2026 class, but will he be the first corner selected?

2026 NFL Draft: Mansoor Delane Scouting Report

Measurables

Height- 6-foot

Weight- 190 pounds

Background

Delane was a three-star recruit coming out of Archbishop Spalding (Maryland). He was the 55th-ranked cornerback in the Class of 2022 and committed

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