2026 NFL Scouting Report: Oscar Delp

Prospect Summary:

In Brock Bowers’ final season with Georgia, Bowers went out for some time with an injury, and Delp took advantage of the opportunity to show that he was a pro prospect in his own right. During Bowers’ injury, Delp filled in well and flashed in other games with Bowers. Delp totaled 24 catches for 284 yards and three touchdowns as the No. 2 tight end. In 2024 with Bowers in the NFL, Delp was underutilized, and the Georgia passing offense was very inconsistent. Delp had 19 receptions for 230 yards and four touchdowns. Delp had a similar season as a senior with 20 catches for 261 yards and one touchdown. However, Delp showed a good skill set with an excellent performance at the Bulldogs pro day.

For the NFL, Delp has the potential to contribute as a receiving tight end with the skill set to develop into a starter. Delp is an athletic and quick tight end who can challenge defenses down the middle seam or along the sideline. He has the speed and fluidity as a route-runner to create separation and is a natural hands catcher. With a burst in the second level, Delp can accelerate away from defenders and is a threat to create some chunk gains. Delp could stand to get more elusive as a runner and use his size to power through defensive backs. With his receiving ability, Delp could be a nice contributor as an F tight end for a pro offense.

Delp is a willing blocker, and he competes. Many tight ends don’t give a good effort as blockers, but Delp does. He fights and battles, but does need to get stronger for blocking pro edge defenders and linebackers. Delp has potential, but needs more power and development to be reliable as a pass protector and blocking the C-gap.

In the 2026 NFL Draft, Delp could be a day-two pick who starts out as a backup and develops into a starter. Check out my latest 2026 NFL Mock Draft to see where Delp is currently being projected.