The Pick
Overview
Delane is one of the most polished press-man corners in the class — an LSU corner with elite ball production. Tracks like a receiver and lives in receivers' hip pockets.
The Tape
Strengths
- Elite ball production through two SEC seasons
- Press-man technique is NFL-ready
- Mirrors stems out of breaks
- Plus straight-line speed
- Competitive in contested catches
Areas of Concern
Weaknesses
- Average size — can be out-physicaled by bigger Xs
- Run support inconsistent
What He Brings
Team Fit
Kansas City's secondary gets the lockdown outside corner it has chased. Delane is the perfect Steve Spagnuolo press-and-bail corner.
Year One
Immediate Role
Week 1 starter outside in a CB room that needed him desperately.
The Ceiling
Long-Term Upside
Multiple-time Pro Bowl CB1.
For Fantasy Managers
Fantasy Outlook
Elite IDP corner — INT upside is real.
Pro Comp
NFL Comparison
"Sauce Gardner with slightly less length."
Bottom Line
Scouting Summary
Best pure cover-corner in the class. Major value at pick 6 for the Chiefs.