Which rookies truly NEED to succeed in Year 1? Gennaro Filice spotlights 12 newcomers -- five on offense, six on defense and one special teamer -- drawing from nine different positions and all three days of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Will Mansoor Delane be an instant hit with the Chiefs? Can Caleb Downs reshape the Cowboys' defense? Tom Blair eyes 10 rookies in position to succeed right away.

Chiefs first-round draft pick Mansoon Delane told reporters on Friday that he hopes to be the "next standout DB" in Kansas City.

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The Chiefs traded up to select LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday night in Pittsburgh. They selected Clemson defensive tackle Peter Woods later on at No. 29 overall.

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NFL Network's Michael Robinson, Brian Baldinger, and Cynthia Frelund provide their takes on which NFL team got the most value out of their multiple first-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft.

NFL Network's Stacey Dales on Kansas City Chiefs two first round picks in 2026 NFL Draft.

The Kansas City Chiefs select LSU Tigers cornerback Mansoor Delane in Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft with the No. 6 overall pick (via a trade with the Cleveland Browns).

LSU Tigers cornerback Mansoor Delane reacts to being selected with the sixth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

NFL Network's Brian Baldinger and Chief National Reporter Steve Wyche on what positions the New York Giants should target in Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft.

NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah selects LSU Tigers cornerback Mansoor Delane with the No. 9 overall pick for the Kansas City Chiefs in his final mock draft of 2026.

"GMFB" tests their knowledge on fun facts for the 2026 draft prospects.

First Draft: LSU Tigers cornerback Mansoor Delane.

NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah ranks his top 10 2026 NFL Draft prospects.

NFL Network analyst Charles Davis discusses his 2026 NFL mock draft.