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Every LSU football DB to earn unanimous All-American honors

December 24, 2025

Story byAlexis Yoder, LSU WireWed, December 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM UTC·3 min readLSU cornerback Mansoor Delane is officially a unanimous first-team All-American selection. He earned the nod from the Football Writers Association of America, Associated Press, Walter Camp, Sporting News and the American Football Coaches Association. One of 13 players nationally to earn the honor in 2025, Delane recorded one of the best seasons on record for the Tigers. He transferred after three years at Virginia Tech and immediately made an impact in Baton Rouge. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe last player from LSU to receive the five first-team All-American selections was wide receiver Malik Nabers and 2023.

Every LSU football DB to earn unanimous All-American honors

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Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase also accomplished the feat.
Delane is the 14th player to do so in program history. Here are the four LSU defensive backs who earned unanimous first-team All-American selections. Mansoor DelaneDelane was the SEC's top-graded corner with a 90.9 defensive grade.
His passer rating when targeted is 27.5 as he allowed just 13 catches this season.
Over 11 games in 2025, he totaled 45 tackles, 13 pass deflections, 11 pass breakups and two interceptions. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementA finalist for the Jim Thorpe award, Delane declared for the 2026 NFL Draft.
He's projected as a first-round selection following his lone season donning the purple and gold. Grant DelpitDelpit was a unanimous All-American in 2018 as a sophomore.

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