2026 NFL Prospect Profile: Georgia’s Tight End Oscar Delp

Oscar Delp attended West Forsyth High School in Georgia, where he was a four-star recruit. He was named to the 2022 All-American Bowl after hauling in 59 receptions for 923 yards and eight touchdowns during his senior season. During his senior season, Delp committed to the University of Georgia over offers from South Carolina, Michigan and Clemson.

In Delp's freshman season, he played in 13 games and hauled in five catches for 61 yards and a touchdown. During his sophomore campaign in 2023, he saw increased playing time, as he started 10 games and snagged 24 passes for 284 yards and three touchdowns. Delp broke out last season after replacing All-World tight end Brock Bowers when he left for the NFL.

Strengths

Speed
Versatility
Zone Coverage
Special Teams
Shifty Receiver

Oscar Delp is the poster child for the "new" tight end in today's NFL. His speed and versatility would normally get a player selected in the first three rounds of the draft. He is one of the fastest and most athletic tight ends available in the 2026 NFL Draft. He explodes off the line and gains instant separation against defenders, making him a matchup nightmare. His versatility will also create problems for defensive coordinators as Delp can line up on the line, out wide, and even in the backfield.

Delp does a solid job of finding soft spots in zone coverage, creating open pitch-catch windows. He is shifty and has a solid release off the line of scrimmage, making him a tough assignment to cover one-on-one.

Delp has played in all phases of special teams and will add versatility to a roster.

Weaknesses

Frame
Raw
Run Blocking
Mechanics/ Techniques

Delp was third or fourth on the depth chart in his first two seasons at Georgia. Although he was behind several future NFL tight ends, he needed to stay in Athens for an extra season to polish his game and prove he’s as dynamic as Bowers or Darnell Washington were in their Georgia days.

His mechanics and techniques in route running and run blocking are where scouts recognize his need for improvement. Delp is strong enough and attacks defenders physically when blocking but lacks the drive in his lower half to hit and drive defenders. He has the frame to get stronger and add some pounds to help with the physicality of the NFL.

Conclusion

Draft Nation admits that Delp is still developing his game and may not produce right away in the NFL, but he should down the road. His athleticism will keep him high on most teams' radar, and fans should expect him to come off the board by the end of day two. Delp compares well to the New York Jets’ rookie tight end, Mason Taylor. Both have the size and athleticism to be fixtures for their teams, but will need a year or so to develop into big playmakers at the next level.