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Mansoor Delane nominated for NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 10, 2026, 10:30 PM

Last updated Nov 10, 2026

Mansoor Delane nominated for NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year

Summary

Kansas City Chiefs rookie cornerback Mansoor Delane has been nominated for the NFL's Midseason Defensive Rookie of the Year award. A first-round pick in the 2026 draft and a former star at LSU, Delane has recorded 27 combined tackles, one interception, and three tackles for loss in his first five games. He missed the Week 9 game against the New York Jets due to a shoulder injury, which the Chiefs won 35-12. Delane is competing against four other first-year players for the honor, and voting for the award is now open. The Chiefs will face the Atlanta Falcons next, aiming to strengthen their playoff position.

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Status Watch

•Delane nominated for NFL Midseason Defensive Rookie of the Year
•He has 27 tackles and one interception this season
•Chiefs have a 6-2 record heading into Week 10
•Next game is against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday
•Voting for the award is currently open

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10:30 PMYahoo Sports — Chiefs Rookie Mansoor Delane Nominated for NFL Award

What they're saying

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The first half of the 2026 NFL season has been completed, and the NFL released its candidates for individual awards. Kansas City Chiefs rookie Mansoor Delane has been nominated for one of them. He entered the league as the team’s No. 6 overall pick in the first round this year. Delane starred for the Virginia […] The post Chiefs Rookie Mansoor Delane Nominated for NFL Award appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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