Continuing our 21-day series in constructing the Steelers' big board in the first round, taking a deep dive at No. 5: Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
MANSOOR DELANE
• Position: Cornerback• College: LSU (2025), Virginia Tech (2022-24)• Class: Senior• Age: 22• Height: 6-0• Weight: 187• Hand: 8 7/8"• Arms: 30"• 40-yard dash: 4.38 (LSU pro day)
STATS
• 2025: 11 games, 45 tackles, 0 TFLs, two interceptions, 11 passes defensed
• Career: 44 games, 191 tackles, 7 TFLs, eight interceptions, 27 passes defensed
STRENGTHS
• Excellent in press coverage
• Smooth hips, footwork
• Reads quarterback, processes well
• Attacks catch point
• Can lay big hits, wrap up pass catchers
WEAKNESSES
• Not as effective playing deep zone
• Can lose track of ball on deep throws
• Needs to improve as open-field tackler
• Played through core muscle injury in 2025
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2026 NFL Draft Big Board: Mansoor Delane
Continuing our 21-day series in constructing the Steelers' big board in the first round, taking a deep dive at No. 5: Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
MANSOOR DELANE
• Position: Cornerback
• College: LSU (2025), Virginia Tech (2022-24)
• Class: Senior
• Age: 22
• Height: 6-0
• Weight: 187
• Hand: 8 7/8"
• Arms: 30"
• 40-yard dash: 4.38 (LSU pro day)
STATS
• 2025: 11 games, 45 tackles, 0 TFLs, two interceptions, 11 passes defensed
• Career: 44 games, 191 tackles, 7 TFLs, eight interceptions, 27 passes defensed
STRENGTHS
• Excellent in press coverage
• Smooth hips, footwork
• Reads quarterback, processes well
• Attacks catch point
• Can lay big hits, wrap up pass catchers
WEAKNESSES
• Not as effective playing deep zone
• Can lose track of ball on deep throws
• Needs to improve as open-field tackler
• Played through core muscle injury in 2025
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