Fantasy Football with Josh & Hayden Oscar Delp - 2026 NFL Draft Profile & Comparisons
Apr 7, 2026
A breakdown of Oscar Delp’s athletic profile and combine news. A debate over his receiving versus blocking role and how he was used at Georgia. Discussion of his big-play speed, after-catch explosiveness, and upside as a mid-round draft target. Comparisons to established athletic tight ends and a projection of his likely draft range and immediate impact scenarios.
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Elite Athlete With Rare TE Speed
- Oscar Delp is an elite athlete at tight end with a reported 4.49 40-yard dash and explosive vertical and broad jump metrics despite a hairline foot fracture.
- At 6'5", 245 lbs he shows rare acceleration and long speed for his size, surprising even himself at the combine and pro day.
Receiving Tight End Stuck In Georgia Role
- Delp projects as a receiving-first Y tight end who was often used inline and asked to block at Georgia, limiting his receiving volume.
- Tape shows him breaking past defensive backs after catches and turning short targets into 20–40 yard gains, highlighting after-catch juice.
Production Understates Pro Upside
- Despite low college receiving numbers (max 24 catches, ~250 yards seasons), both hosts believe Delp's film shows bigger pro upside than stats indicate.
- They compare his playstyle to moveable receiving TEs like Dallas Goedert and suggest physical projection to ~255 lbs.