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Canal Street Chronicles fantasy football takes on Oscar Delp
Every source-backed article insight STACKED has extracted from Canal Street Chronicles about Oscar Delp.
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All Canal Street Chronicles insights about Oscar Delp
NegativeRoleAug 20, 2026
Rookie TE had a touchdown against the Jaguars but struggled with consistency and drop issues. He struggled to consistently secure the pass even on his catches. The source notes the developmental tag on Delp is correct, and the Saints are in no rush for him to become a starter. Needs to show more consistency in Week 2.PositiveRoleAug 18, 2026
The source describes Delp as a chess piece in the Saints' multi-tight-end formations alongside Juwan Johnson and Noah Fant. The coaching staff envisions him playing in 12 and 13 personnel packages, which the source notes are prevalent among playoff teams. Delp is positioned as a potential unlock for the Saints' passing game in these formations, capable of handling volume while providing pass-game juice alongside the other tight ends.PositiveBreakoutAug 18, 2026
Tight end drafted in third round from Georgia caught 20 passes on 28 targets for 261 yards and 1 TD in 2025 rookie season; source notes tape shows modern receiving tight end traits despite modest production, drawing parallel to George Kittle's 2017 fifth-round selection (43 catches, 624 yards, 10 TDs in college) who became force multiplier in Kyle Shanahan's offense. Head coach Kellen Moore emphasized Delp's versatility and chess-piece value in multiple tight end formations: "I think he's got some really good versatility... he'll allow us to play the chess piece game when you have Juwan, and you have Noah, and you have these other tight ends... the value of playing in multiple tight end [formations] is [clear]. You can see the teams that made runs this year. A lot of them are playing in 12 and 13 personnel." Moore noted Delp can play off-ball wing alignment or on line of scrimmage and is "a really smart player" capable of handling volume.PositiveUsageAug 16, 2026
Tight end caught a short touchdown pass from Zach Wilson in the second quarter, putting the Saints up 17-6.PositiveRoleAug 13, 2026
Rookie TE with preseason opportunity to shine due to Juwan Johnson's limited preseason role; college production was subpar but talent was always there; athletic ability sets him apart from other TEs and his blocking will help the team; expected lower snaps during regular season, making preseason the place to see his most impact, including red zone utilization.PositiveUsageAug 12, 2026
Expected to receive significant reps in the Saints' preseason opener against Jacksonville; the source notes that with new pass catchers added to surround QB Tyler Shough, the coaching staff will lean on the passing game early to give these players as much run as possible.PositiveDepth ChartJul 29, 2026
Delp is expected to make the 53-man roster as a TE for the Saints. The source notes the Saints have a shockingly better TE room than in past seasons.