From now until the 2026 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, down to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Georgia TE Oscar Delp.

#4 OSCAR DELP/TIGHT END, GEORGIA (SENIOR) – 6050, 245 pounds
Measurements

Player
Ht/Wt
Hand Size
Arm Length
Wingspan

Oscar Delp
6050/245
9 1/2
31 5/8
N/A

40-Yard Dash
10-Yard Dash
Short Shuttle
3-Cone

N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

Broad Jump
Vertical
Bench Press

N/A
N/A
N/A

THE GOOD

– Good athletic ability
– Moves with good body control
– Can stretch the field with vertical speed
– Good hands
– Good pad level
– High effort blocker
– Attacks with good hand placement
– Controls defenders with grip strength
– Can cut block on split zone
– Solid route runner, but was not asked to be an active receiver

THE BAD

– Does not have strength or skill to consistently block in-line
– Gets good initial contact as a blocker but struggles to finish
– Built like a receiver
– Was not the main receiving tight end at Georgia
– Low production
– Does not run a full route tree
– Does not break tackles with ball in hand
– Struggles to break free of collisions vs zone coverage
– Needs to work on technique as a route runner when running sharp routes

STATS

– Started 34 games across 4 seasons at Georgia
– 2025: 20 catches, 261 touchdowns, 1 touchdown
– Career: 70 catches, 854 yards, 9 touchdowns

INJURY HISTORY

– 2025: played the entire season through a hairline fracture, which was discovered through an X-ray at the 2026 Combine, causing him to miss drills
– 2024: Left game vs Tennessee Tech for a slight ankle sprain and did not miss any other games

BACKGROUND

– Turning 23 in August of 2023
– Named to Preseason All-SEC Second Team in 2025
– Named to Preseason All-SEC Third Team in 2024
– Was on the Jack Mackey Award Watch List in 2023, 2024, and 2025
– CFP National Champion in 2022
– Four-star recruit out of West Forsyth High School in Georgia
– Ranked as the No. 1 Tight End prospect nationally
– Named a 247sports.com All-American
– Delp committed to Georgia when he saw how coach Todd Monken used freshman tight end Brock Bowers

TAPE BREAKDOWN

Oscar Delp had an interesting career at Georgia, and it felt like he was poised to break out in his senior season. His injury led to some lack of production, and it was disappointing to see how Georgia used him this year. They lined him up in-line near the line of scrimmage like a traditional tight end, but I think his skill set works best when he’s lined up in the slot, only blocking defensive backs and some linebackers.

As a blocker, he plays with high effort and wants to help the team, but his lack of finishing ability will not translate to the NFL. Here, he attacks with good pad level but cannot drive the defender downfield, and his assignment makes the tackle.

When he needs to reach the second level, he will hesitate and need to focus on finding his assignment. This gives the running back less space to work with and messes up the play’s timing. He will spend too long on combination blocks when he does not need to, and it can lead to tackles.

While Delp does not have the ability to block defensive ends and defensive linemen, he works well vs defensive backs with his hand placement and grip strength.

It is not a technique issue for Delp, but rather a strength issue that he will need to greatly improve on to be near the line of scrimmage in the NFL. He gets out in space quickly and uses his vertical speed to get downhill and drive the defensive back downhill.

In the pass game, Delp was not used as much as he should have been. He was still the leading receiver in the tight end room, but when Georgia was in 12 personnel, he would always be near the line of scrimmage and had a limited route tree.

Most of his routes were vertical or deep crosses away from the defense because of his vertical speed and slower change of direction when running sharp routes, such as quick outs or curls. His burst downfield is impressive with his size, and he can win on quick posts and digs vs off-man coverage. Here, he had an opportunity to score a touchdown in the red zone.

Moving in the open field is something Delp is comfortable with, and you can tell he has a feel for what his body can do and how his feet can give him an advantage. This play does not show much, but keeping his feet in bounds shows positive body control and athletic ability.

When the ball comes his way, Delp uses his big frame and vertical to make catches downfield. He will need to learn how to shake collisions downfield, but I am confident in his hands.

On this play, Delp rises above the linebacker to make a catch in a crowded zone.

CONCLUSION

Oscar Delp projects as a powerful slot tight end that can win as a blocker vs defensive backs and some smaller linebackers. The lack of production is concerning, but I think his nagging injury affected some of that. He wins as a receiver with his big frame and vertical speed, but needs to improve his route running and expand his route tree.

NFL Projection: Mid-Day 3
Steelers Depot Grade: 6.7 (Pure Backup)
Grade Range: 5.9-7.1
Games Watched: vs Alabama (Regular Season) (2025), vs Ole Miss (Regular Season) (2025), vs Texas (2025), vs Ole Miss (Playoffs) (2025)