Saints sign projected $7.2 million contract with Georgia rookie
TL;DR
The New Orleans Saints signed tight end Oscar Delp to a projected four-year, $7.2 million contract. Delp, a third-round pick from Georgia, will compete for a depth role on the team.
Key points
- New Orleans Saints signed Oscar Delp
- Contract projected at $7.2 million for four years
- Delp was a third-round pick in the 2026 NFL draft
- He competed for the starting tight end role at Georgia
- Delp had 854 yards and nine touchdowns in college
The New Orleans Saints completed their rookie class by signing two Georgia Bulldogs. They agreed to terms on a rookie deal with tight end Oscar Delp earlier in the week, the team announced.
Spotrac predicts the contract to be around $7.2 million for four years. Delp, who the Saints selected in the third-round of the 2026 NFL draft, will compete for a depth role with the Saints.
That was like his time at Georgia. Delp competed to be the heir to Brock Bowers once Bowers left for the NFL draft. Delp was the No. 1 tight end recruit in the class of 2022, and he earned plenty of opportunities, starting 10 or more games each season since 2023.
Unfortunately, Delp never broke out as Bowers did. He totaled just 854 yards and nine touchdowns on 70 receptions. He showed flashes of insane athleticism, but he couldn't find that form consistently, sometimes not getting the chances or targets.
As a result, some analysts are calling the pick a reach. However, the Saints could definitely get the best version of Delp. New Orleans has Juwan Johnson returning and just signed Noah Fant, but Delp isn't be in danger of losing his roster spot, so his first season could be a development year. Delp is also impactful as a blocker.
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Q&A
What is the value of Oscar Delp's contract with the Saints?
Oscar Delp's contract with the Saints is projected to be around $7.2 million for four years.
Which team drafted Oscar Delp in the NFL?
Oscar Delp was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the third round of the 2026 NFL draft.
How did Oscar Delp perform during his time at Georgia?
During his time at Georgia, Oscar Delp totaled 854 yards and nine touchdowns on 70 receptions, starting 10 or more games each season since 2023.
