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Darren Smith· Apr 24, 2026

After interviewing the pick, Smith said Delaine is ready to step in immediately as a starter for the Chiefs.

“He's ready to step right in, at a at the starting tackle and is ready and is and he's ready for all the smoke.”

said on air, transcribed by us · Locked On Chiefs (podcast) · read the original →

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Mansoor Delane · 2026 season

15 calls from 13 pundits between 1 and 1. Darren Smith said 1. the room's median is 1. not settled yet

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