Chiefs Draft Mansoor Delane: Are Expectations Unrealistic?

The Chiefs traded up to select Delane at No. 6 to bolster their secondary after losing Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson. However, an NFC executive expressed skepticism, stating the team is "banking on Delane being as good as the All-Pro you already had." After a rare playoff miss in 2025, the Chiefs are desperate to return to the summit, but analysts warn that relying solely on a rookie to fill McDuffie's shoes could be a risky gamble. likesport.biz