NFL Draft 2026 Scouting Report for LSU CB Mansoor Delane

Mansoor Delane is a complete cornerback and refuses to back down to any receiver.

The 6'0", 190-pound defensive back was a shutdown corner for the LSU Tigers, putting his top-tier skills on display in the national spotlight, which has improved his standing in Bleacher Report's rankings significantly.

Delane is a former 3-star recruit and transfer from Virginia Tech. He played three seasons for the Hokies and earned third-team All-ACC honors in 2024. After his junior season, he entered the transfer portal and committed to LSU, and made his presence felt immediately. He wasn't challenged often, but setting a career high with 11 passes defensed was a great way of asserting himself.

Dan has covered the Kansas City Chiefs and the NFL Draft since 2019 while contributing for RGR Football. Most recently, he spent the 2025 draft cycle at The Draft Network and is entering his first season in B/R's Scouting Department.

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Where He Wins

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— Sticky, man-cover corner who presents a physical presence on the outside. He doesn't back down to bigger, ball-winning wide receivers.

— Reactive athleticism paired with a great ability to read receivers and route combinations. It allows him to break quickly and disrupt the catchpoint.

— Delane is a smooth athlete when moving backward and triggering downhill. Paired with his reactive athleticism, he can impact the run game.

— Doesn't panic when the ball is in there air and locates it well. He attacks the football with regularity.

— Football IQ to play zone at a high level and maintain responsibilities.

Areas of Improvement

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— Tends to let his eyes wander from responsibilities in zone coverage. Keeping his eyes on receivers entering his zone and shifting to the quarterback will be key.

— Pursuing downhill to the ball carrier and wrapping up, particularly in the run game. The want to is there, but some tackling technique improvement would make a difference.

— Learning to read quick receivers in soft press and maintain patience. Can trust his feet more in change of direction.

Grade, Rank and Pro Comparison

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GRADE: 8.2 (Impact Player - 1st Round)

COMPARABLE GRADE:  Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois (8.5 in 2023), CB Quinyon Mitchell. Toledo (8.5 in 2024), CB Christian Gonzalez, Oregon (8.3 in 2023)

OVERALL RANK: 8

POSITION RANK: CB1

PRO COMPARISON: Quinyon Mitchell

Measurables and Testing Data

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Height: 6'0"
Weight: 187
Hand Size: 8 ⅞"
Arm Length: 30"
Wingspan: 74 ½"

40-yard dash: 4.35
10-yard split: N/A
Vertical: N/A
Broad: N/A
3 cone: N/A
Shuttle: N/A
Bench: N/A