Will the New York Giants find LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane to be the best prospect available with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft?
The Giants have been heavily linked to several top prospects in pre-draft projections, such as Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate and Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love. However, Delane’s name has not been among them — at least not as frequently.
While New York’s secondary has room for another addition this offseason, other positions appear to require more urgent attention.
In the latest mock draft from CBS Sports’ Jordan Dajani, the Giants select Delane at No. 5 overall.
Another surprise. I believe Mansoor Delane could be a top-five talent in this class. He allowed the lowest passer rating (24.1) in the SEC, didn’t allow a single touchdown in coverage and had zero penalties. I have questions about some of the biggest names in this class, but not Delane.
Delane recorded two interceptions in 2025 at LSU. He also registered 11 passes defensed on his way to consensus first-team All-American honors that season.
Delane’s prowess in the secondary is enticing for teams in need of a cornerback. The Giants have just under two weeks left to prepare for this year’s draft, with Delane expected to be a name on the board for the front office to consider when they select at No. 5 overall.
This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: New York Giants land ‘surprise’ defender in latest CBS Sports mock draft
Reporting by Matt Legros, Giants Wire / Giants Wire
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