Mansoor Delane Scouting Report

By: Michael Higgins

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School: LSU

Class: Senior

Position: CB

HT: 6’0

WT: 187 lbs

Background: Mansoor Delane was a 3-star cornerback out of Silver Spring, Maryland. He was a top 15 player in the state and top 60 cornerback in the country. Delane played both safety and cornerback for Archbishop Spalding High School. Delane committed to play for Virginia Tech over Illinois, Minnesota, and Maryland.

College: As a true freshman, Delane earned honorable mention All-ACC honors after posting 38 tackles and 8 PBUs. As a sophomore, offenses barely tested him, as he only had 2 passes defended on the season. Mansoor came back in 2024 to rack up 11 pass breakups and 4 interceptions on the season to earn him Third Team All-ACC honors. Ahead of his senior season, Delane transferred to LSU. As a senior for the Tigers, Delane totaled 11 pass breakups and 2 interceptions on his way to an All-SEC First Team selection and an AP All-American First Team selection.

Strengths: Mansoor Delane has oily hips to keep up with the shiftier wide receivers in man coverage. He transitions from his backpedal to sprint effortlessly, not giving up an inch of separation. He is a physical man corner who likes to toe the line between healthy physicality and getting too grabby through the route stem. At the line of scrimmage, Delane jams hard and knocks receivers off their release to seal off routes. When the pass is completed, Delane is a sound tackler to instantly bring the pass catcher to the ground.

Weaknesses: Delane is a smaller cornerback with shorter arms. The question remains if he can handle playing man coverage on the boundary. Delane struggles with change of direction. He does not accelerate quickly out of his breaks. Delane has the aforementioned aggressive nature, which has resulted in penalties throughout his career.

Conclusion: Mansoor Delane is a fluid mover with sticky hands in coverage. He plays with a strength that is rare at the cornerback position and is not afraid to get physical at the catchpoint. This style of play makes up for his smaller frame, but it will be less effective against the boundary receivers in the NFL.

Best Team Fits: NYJ, MIN, KC

Player Comparison: Trent McDuffie

Player Grade: Round 2 (87.7)