Oscar Delp

Delp enters New Orleans behind Juwan Johnson (starter) and Noah Fant, making immediate fantasy production extremely unlikely in Year 1. The Saints framed him as a depth addition, not an immediate starter.

Delp's college production was suppressed by Brock Bowers at Georgia (70 catches, 854 yards across four seasons), leaving real questions about whether his receiving ceiling is established or still theoretical.

The Saints' offense runs through second-year QB Tyler Shough, an unproven passer, capping the near-term ceiling of all New Orleans pass-catchers, especially the third TE.

He played the entire 2025 season with a hairline fracture in his foot that was only discovered via X-ray at the 2026 Combine. Worth monitoring for full recovery and any lingering effects entering his rookie offseason.

Delp's RAS score of 9.82 (26th most athletic TE since 1987), 4.49 40-yard dash, and 38-inch vertical give him a rare physical ceiling that supports long-term dynasty investment at a scarce position.

Juwan Johnson is pushing 30 and has limited upside as a long-term starter; Delp has a clear, natural succession path as the potential TE1 in New Orleans within 1-2 years.

The Saints' 73rd overall pick signals genuine organizational commitment to Delp as a developmental piece, not a camp body — increasing the probability he stays on the 53-man roster and sees a path to snaps.

Young TE (22) — still in value appreciation phase

At 22 with elite tools, he's a cheap TE-premium stash in deeper dynasty formats where his Tier 6 price (~2100) carries minimal opportunity cost.