The Kansas City Chiefs vaulted to the No. 6 spot in the 2026 NFL Draft after a bold trade that sent No. 9 overall, No. 74, and No. 141 to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for the right to select Mansoor Delane with the sixth pick. The move signals Kansas City’s intent to add a premier defensive back early in the draft.
Delane is an LSU product who emerged as a standout defensive back, highlighted by a unanimous All-American selection in his lone season with the Tigers.
The deal was first reported by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, with his colleague Tom Pelissero later confirming the terms. ESPN’s Adam Schefter noted that the Browns had been shopping the No. 6 pick for weeks prior to the trade.
The acquisition underscores Kansas City’s emphasis on strengthening its secondary as it gears up for the 2026 season.
Meanwhile, Cleveland gains significant draft capital and a high-profile asset to help shape its roster and future moves.
