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Saints sign projected $7.2 million contract with Georgia rookie
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Saints sign projected $7.2 million contract with Georgia rookie
The New Orleans Saints completed their rookie class by signing two Georgia Bulldogs . They agreed to terms on a rookie deal with tight end Oscar Delp earlier in the week, the team announced .
Spotrac projects the contract to be worth around $7.2 million for four years. Delp, who the Saints selected in the third round of the 2026 NFL draft, will compete for a depth role with the Saints.
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That echoes his time at Georgia. Delp competed to be the heir to Brock Bowers once Bowers left for the NFL draft. Delp was the No. 1 tight end recruit in the class of 2022, and he earned plenty of opportunities, starting 10 or more games each season since 2023.
However, Delp never broke out as Bowers did. He totaled 854 yards and nine touchdowns on 70 receptions. He showed flashes of insane athleticism, but he couldn't find that form consistently. Sometimes he did not get the chances or targets.
As a result, some analysts are calling the pick a reach . However, the Saints could get the best version of Delp. New Orleans has Juwan Johnson returning and just signed Noah Fant, but Delp isn't in danger of losing a roster spot. His first season could be a development year. Delp is also effective as a blocker.
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