By ANDRE CHAMPAGNE, Tiger Rag Reporter
LSU senior cornerback Mansoor Delane has been named one of 15 semifinalists for the Jim Thorpe Award, which is awarded to the best defensive back in college football.
“This ain’t the goal. The goal is the national championship.”
— Glenn Guilbeau (@SportBeatTweet) September 4, 2025
-LSU CB Mansoor Delane to LSU team in locker room after win at No. 4 Clemson:https://t.co/2UnniVQQ4X
Delane, a transfer from Virginia Tech after last season, has 33 tackles, seven pass break-ups, one interception and eight pass deflections for the Tigers (5-3, 2-3 Southeastern Conference).
LSU is open this Saturday before playing at No. 4 Alabama (7-1, 5-0 SEC) a week from Saturday (6:30 p.m., ABC).
Delane is rated as the No. 3 cornerback for the 2026 NFL Draft by ESPN’s Mel Kiper. The Thorpe Award is based on performance on the field, athletic ability and character.
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