Saints Hosted Dinner With Georgia TE Oscar Delp Before Pro Day

New Orleans looking to add tight end talent ahead of 2026 NFL Draft

Mar. 21, 2026 at 1:50am

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The New Orleans Saints have hosted a private dinner with former Georgia tight end Oscar Delp ahead of his school's Pro Day, sources tell SI. Delp, who was unable to participate in on-field drills at the NFL Combine due to a minor foot injury, impressed at Georgia's Pro Day with a 4.44-second 40-yard dash and other top athletic testing numbers. The Saints are among several teams that have shown interest in Delp, who could be a mid-round draft target as New Orleans looks to add talent at the tight end position.

Why it matters

The Saints have experienced significant turnover at tight end this offseason, losing veteran Foster Moreau to free agency and potentially moving on from longtime contributor Taysom Hill. Drafting a tight end like Delp could allow New Orleans to add a young, athletic playmaker at the position to develop behind new signee Noah Fant.

The details

Delp recently met with the Saints for a private dinner ahead of Georgia's Pro Day, where he impressed with a 4.44-second 40-yard dash, 38.5-inch vertical jump, and 10-foot broad jump. He was unable to participate in on-field drills at the NFL Combine due to a minor foot injury, but was cleared medically and stood out at Georgia's pro day. The Saints are among several teams, including the Browns, Buccaneers, Chiefs, Chargers, Panthers, Patriots, and Vikings, that have shown interest in Delp through pre-draft visits.

  • Delp met with the Saints at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis.
  • The Saints hosted Delp for a private dinner ahead of Georgia's Pro Day this week.
  • Delp performed well at Georgia's Pro Day, impressing with his athleticism.

The players

Oscar Delp

A former tight end at the University of Georgia who impressed at his school's Pro Day with a 4.44-second 40-yard dash and other top athletic testing numbers.

New Orleans Saints

An NFL team that has experienced significant turnover at the tight end position this offseason and is looking to add talent at the position in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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What they’re saying

“It was definitely a shock. It was something I kind of heard about in the middle of the season, but I was just as shocked as everyone else.”

— Oscar Delp

What’s next

The Saints will likely need to use their third-round pick, No. 73 overall, if they want to ensure they can land Delp in the 2026 NFL Draft. Their next pick after that is late in the fourth round, so they may need to trade up to select him if they want to add the Georgia tight end to their roster.

The takeaway

The Saints' interest in Delp highlights their need to add young, athletic talent at the tight end position as they look to the future. Drafting a player like Delp could allow them to develop a long-term solution at the position to complement recent free agent signing Noah Fant.