Rookie tight end Oscar Delp prepares for Saints season opener against Lions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 9:55 AM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
New Orleans Saints rookie tight end Oscar Delp is expected to be available for the team's regular season opener against the Detroit Lions this Sunday. The 22-year-old was a third-round selection in the 2026 NFL Draft out of Georgia, where he recorded 70 receptions for 854 yards over his collegiate career. Although Delp missed time during the preseason due to an injury, he has since transitioned from jersey No. 88 to No. 4. While Juwan Johnson remains the primary starter at the position, the team plans to integrate Delp into a larger offensive role throughout his debut season. The organization views the former Georgia standout as an effective two-way contributor capable of providing both receiving targets and in-line blocking support.
- •Oscar Delp is a third-round rookie tight end for the New Orleans Saints.
- •The Saints face the Detroit Lions in their regular season opener.
- •Delp finished his career at Georgia with 70 receptions and nine touchdowns.
- •The tight end switched his uniform number to 4 at the end of training camp.
- •He is expected to play a rotational role behind starter Juwan Johnson.
- 9:55 AMYahoo Sports — Countdown to Kickoff: Oscar Delp is the Saints Player of Day 4
"Rookie draft pick Oscar Delp could emerge as an underrated weapon in the Saints offense. After switching from No. 88 to 4, he's our Player of the Day.
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