The first Georgia tight end drafted since Brock Bowers, Oscar Delp brings sure hands and four years of SEC starting experience to the Saints as a third-round pick.
Oscar Delp spent four seasons developing behind and alongside Georgia's talented tight end room before emerging as a full-time starter in 2025. New Orleans drafted him in the third round of the 2026 draft, betting on his athleticism and receiving polish to fill out its tight end room.
Path to the league
A former 4-star recruit and the nation's top-ranked tight end prospect out of West Forsyth High School in Cumming, Georgia, Delp stayed home to play for the Bulldogs. He appeared in 55 games with 34 starts across four seasons in Athens, becoming the first Georgia tight end drafted since Brock Bowers. The Saints took him in the third round, 73rd overall, in the 2026 NFL draft.
Career highlights
Delp finished his Georgia career with 70 receptions for 854 yards and nine touchdowns, with his best receiving season coming in 2023 when he posted career highs of 24 catches and 284 yards. He added a career-best four touchdown grabs in 2024 before starting all 14 games as a senior in 2025. At his pro day, he ran a 4.49-second 40-yard dash and posted a 38-inch vertical, athletic numbers that stood out at his size.
2025 season recap
Delp started all 14 games for Georgia in his senior season in 2025, serving as a steady, sure-handed target and physical blocker in the Bulldogs' offense. Evaluators praised his fluid athleticism and smooth catch skills, though scouts flagged his finish through contact as an area to refine. New Orleans drafted him in the third round to add depth and receiving juice at tight end.
Sources
- New Orleans Saints: Oscar Delp draft pick 2026
- SI: Georgia Bulldogs TE Oscar Delp Selected by New Orleans Saints
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Tight End
- Group
- offense
- College
- Georgia
- Hometown
- Cumming, GA, USA
- Age
- 23
- Status
- active
