Patriots Eyeing Oscar Delp for Tight End Depth

0:00This is Corey with the story with NFL News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. The New England Patriots have wrapped up most of their big free agency splashes and are now eyeing the 2026 NFL Draft. One name-gaining traction for them is Georgia Titan Oscar Delp as the team scouts a developmental prospect to bolster the position. They did sign Julian Hill to a three-year $15 million deal, but the Titan spot still needs death. And office folks are shifting focus to the draft with over a month until it kicks off. Delp turned heads at his pro day with sharp routes and strong catches, drawing comparisons to top talents. Scouts love his 6 with 5, 242 pound frame, even if his 2025 stats were modest at 20 receptions for 2, 161 yards and 1 touchdown. He's climbing draft boards into the top two tight end conversation, with meetings like the one with Carolina and heavy interest from New England.

1:00A slide to the third round could put him right in the Pats wheelhouse. Keep watching Delp as the pre-draft process heats up, he could be a smart fit for their future plans.