Mina Kimes· Feb 27, 2026
Kimes said LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane is polished enough to start from day one in the NFL.
“He's very polished and could be a day one starter in the NFL.”
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- Depth Chart CallsMansoor DelaneFeb 27, 2026
Mansoor Delane to be 1st on the depth chart
“But to me, he brings a high floor as a corner. He's very polished and could be a day one starter in the NFL.”
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