LSU Cornerback Mansoor Delane Declares for 2026 NFL Draft

Overview

• Delane announced his decision to turn pro, with On3’s Hayes Fawcett first reporting the declaration for the 2026 NFL Draft.
• He is widely projected as a first‑round pick in early mocks, with some placing him near the top 10, while evaluators note questions about length and straight‑line speed that pre‑draft testing could clarify.
• After 29 consecutive starts at Virginia Tech, Delane transferred to LSU for 2025, honing his game under secondary coach Corey Raymond in SEC competition.
• In 358 coverage snaps this season he allowed 13 catches for 147 yards with zero passing touchdowns as quarterbacks completed just 37.1% of throws in his direction.
• He became a unanimous first‑team All‑American across the AP, Walter Camp, Sporting News, AFCA and FWAA, was a Jim Thorpe Award finalist, and entered LSU’s record book as the program’s 14th unanimous selection.