Chiefs GM Brett Veach Explains Why They Traded to Draft Mansoor Delane
Summary
The Kansas City Chiefs traded three draft picks to move up to the sixth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. They used this pick to select cornerback Mansoor Delane from LSU, aiming to strengthen their defense after trading away top players like Trent McDuffie. The Chiefs also drafted defensive tackle Peter Woods later in the first round.Key Facts
- The Chiefs traded picks Nos. 9, 74, and 148 to the Cleveland Browns to get the No. 6 overall pick.
- They drafted Mansoor Delane, a cornerback from LSU, at No. 6 overall.
- The Chiefs had traded All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams earlier.
- Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo strongly supported picking Delane and advised not to reveal interest to other teams.
- The Saints were expected to pick near this spot and also lost two top cornerbacks recently.
- The Chiefs also picked defensive tackle Peter Woods at No. 29, using a pick from the McDuffie trade.
- The team plans to improve their defensive line and add young talent.
- Due to the trade up, the Chiefs have fewer picks on the second day of the draft but still have some picks on the third day.
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