UGA Football TE Oscar Delp Talks About His Growth Entering Year Two
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ATHENS - Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs have a tight end on the roster ready to have a breakout second season.
That would be Oscar Delp.
As a freshman last year, Delp saw plenty of action in a reserve role behind Brock Bowers and Darnell Washington, seeing the field in 13 of 15 games. His biggest contribution came against Ohio State where he was an impact run blocker, leading the way on touchdown runs from Stetson Bennett and Kendall Milton.
A good athlete with plenty of size at 6-foot-5 235-pounds, Delp was someone sources said had a great scrimmage last weekend. He knows he has a big opportunity in front of him this fall, and he’ll look to make an even bigger impact as a pass-catcher.
The talented, size, ball skills, and physicality are easy to see. He’s looking to take the next step in his career, and if he does, he has a chance to turn into one of the best tight ends across the country.
Delp spoke with the media this week about his growth, learning from Brock Bowers, and a lot more.
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On where he has seen growth in his game over the past year…
“I have grown the most in the run/blocking aspect part of the game. Working on those fundamentals that I did not focus on as much in high school like my foot work and getting stronger in the weight room to be able to move those bigger guys on the line.”
On the role of being a tight end…
“Coming in from an offense in high school where I am flexed out the whole time and putting your hand in the dirt a little, you are not going against guys that are recruited specifically play outside linebacker and defensive end. That is the biggest thing, getting your hands on those big guys. Realizing how much the fundamentals and the little things that Coach (Todd) Hartley teaches us, how much you need those to be successful in the run game. It really is focusing on every play. You can’t let the fatigue take away your technique and everything. That is the biggest thing I have been working on and what you have to be working on coming into the next level.”
On the tight end room and the level of competition it brings…
“It’s awesome. Every day someone different makes a crazy play, and it pushes you to go make that next one. It is fun. There is a lot of competition in that room. We are having a competition to see who can gain the most weight in the offseason. It is something new every day. Those guys are awesome to compete with. We definitely push each other every day in every practice.”
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