Oscar Delp brings three down upside Chiefs could find intriguing in draft

This draft class certainly has its shortcomings, but one of the few positions it doesn't fall short at is tight end. While there isn't a Brock Bowers or a Tyler Warren in this class, the depth of draftable tight end prospects is amongst the best we've seen. Looks like all those years of "tight end university" are finally paying off for Travis Kelce and others.

Historically speaking, the Chiefs are pretty good about selecting one or more of the players they bring in on a 30 visit. In 2024, they drafted Kingsley Suamataia after hosting them, and last year they had Omarr Norman-Lott and Josh Simmons in on visits. These appointments can be used for a wide variety of functions, from medical checks and character questions to in-house testing of a player's physical or mental abilities, or to simply learn more about the player as a person.

The Chiefs have scheduled a visit with Georgia tight end Oscar Delp, which makes sense. Beyond just learning about the player, the Chiefs' tight end room is a total unknown after the 2026 season. The Chiefs would be wise to take advantage of this talented tight end class.

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NFL Draft Profile: Oscar Delp, TE, Georgia

1. Oscar Delp Background
2. Strengths
3. Weaknesses
4. Why Oscar Delp isn't a Travis Kelce Replacement

Oscar Delp Background

Age: 23 (on draft day)

Height: 6-5

Weight: 245 LBS.

Hands: 9 1/2 inches

Arms: 31 5/8 inches

Tape Exposure: Alabama (2024) Kentucky (2025), Ole Miss (2025)

Delp grew up in Cumming, Georgia, and attended West Forsyth High School, where, in addition to football, he was a successful lacrosse player. Rated as a 4-star recruit by 247Sports, he was the top tight end recruit in the nation for the 2022 recruiting class. He committed to the hometown Georgia Bulldogs. He found the field quickly for the 2022 national champions as a true freshman. In all, Delp appeared in 55 games for Georgia, amassing 70 catches for 854 yards and 9 touchdowns.

Strengths

Blocking

Was heavily relied on as a blocker for the Bulldogs, both as a run blocker, in true pass protection, and on chip blocks. Looking at what was on his plate as a blocker, it's easy to understand why his production isn't eye-popping.

Frame and Athleticism

Ideal NFL size despite some short arms (10th percentile). Was highly underrated as a yards-after-catch weapon for Georgia. Surprising acceleration and long speed for a player of his size. Turned in a 4.48 40-yard dash at his pro day in mid-March after discovering a hairline fracture in his foot at the combine in February.

Untapped Pass Catching

Georgia just doesn't seem to want to use him as a pass catcher. It made sense when they had Brock Bowers, but the lack of growth in the passing game is surprising. He finds open space in zones, has above-average seam speed, and is a strong-handed catcher.

Weaknesses

Production Profile

Never had a season with 300 yards receiving or more than 25 catches in a season. 1.29 yards per route run ranked 129th in the country amongst FBS tight ends.

Contested Catch Rate

While he does have solid hands, the contested catch rate is a concern. Career 16.7 contested catch rate. Had several plays where he just never seemed to come down with the ball downfield.

Length as a blocker

A solid blocker on tape but with shorter arms and not a ton of sand in the pants (20th percentile weight). Will his blocking skill set translate at the NFL level?

Why Oscar Delp isn't a Travis Kelce Replacement

Every time we talk about bringing in a tight end prospect, it's to "replace Travis Kelce," when in reality nobody is. The Chiefs just aren't going to find a player like Kelce who can bring as much as he did in the passing game and still be an adequate blocker. Oscar Delp isn't going to replace Travis Kelce, but he could upgrade Noah Gray and Jared Wiley. The Chiefs might have to move toward having a more traditional tight end post-Kelce. Delp is probably closer to a high-end tight end 2 than a major passing weapon. However, he can bring something to both the run and passing game.

Delp is an athletic, versatile tight end with strong acceleration, short-area quickness, and seam-stretching speed that makes him a capable receiving threat and matchup problem for linebackers. He shows soft hands, solid route timing, and functional blocking technique, giving him three-down potential, though he still needs to improve strength and consistency. His limitations include shorter arms, inconsistent finishes through contact, and a need for more physicality and route refinement.

Round Grade: Grey Chip (Day 3 Grade)

Shades of: Cade Otton