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LSU senior cornerback Mansoor Delane officially declared for the NFL Draft on Thursday.

Delane, a 6-0, 190-pound corner from Silver Spring, Md., transferred into LSU last offseason after three years at Virginia Tech. He was voted a unanimous first-team All-American on Thursday. Per LSU:
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A transfer from Virginia Tech, Delane quickly made his impact felt for the Tiger defense with an interception and three passes defended in his LSU debut against Clemson. Delane would go on to tally 45 tackles and lead the SEC in passes defended (13) and passes broken up (11).

A starter in 11 games in 2025, Delane made his mark as a lock-down cornerback for the Tigers with opponents rarely throwing in his direction. In 358 pass coverage snaps, Delane allowed just 13 receptions all season for 147 yards and six first downs.



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jpbTiger1 day
Good luck Mansoor! Looking forward to watching you on Sundays!
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Jabontik1 day
Someone's gonna get another great LSU DB
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Wasted a future all-pro this season. Thanks for everything Delane! Should sit on the pedestal with all the LSU great DBs.
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Spankum1 day
No surprise there. I was hoping he would stay and help to win a national championship, though.

Thanks for being a Tiger, Delane!
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X Carter Is Fast22 hours
He didn’t have any eligibility left
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BTRtoIAH23 hours
It would be real cool if he told his little brother at tOSU to hit the portal and come down to LSU.
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Catahoula20LSU12 hours
Good luck to him in the NFL. Thank you for an outstanding year.
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T1gerNate15 hours
Loved watching him play in the P&G. Going to have a great career in the league. Wouldn’t be surprised if he’s the top corner off the board.
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NotaStarGazer15 hours
Saw a mock draft the other day. He WAS the top CB taken I think at slot 9 in the first round. Cincinnati Bengals maybe...not sure about the team though.
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Round 1
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Higgysmalls23 hours
Good luck to the kid
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TigerFan24424 hours
Congratulations and good luck!
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Ace Midnight20 hours
While obviously I would love to have him back to anchor the secondary for 2026, this is the best decision for him and his family. Whatever we paid him in 2025, it wasn't enough. The best CB performance at LSU since PP and, maybe ever.
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No more eligibility.
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NotaStarGazer15 hours
God bless America, people (replacing profanity). Read slowly...Delane...was...a...senior....0.... eligibility... left. I have no idea why articles (not the first time) talk about players declaring for the draft. It is a waste of time to post an article that any knowledgeable person already knows will be the case.
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blueboy1 day
Well frick.
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Dude hope that’s sarcasm. He is NFL 1st round ready
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Where do these DVs come from........Can't be explained!
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TaderSalad1 day
Not sure why people are reacting negative towards OP. I had a similar reaction because Delane is obviously a stud and I'm disappointed to be losing him.
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