It’s no secret that the Cincinnati Bengals’ offseason is and has been centered around fixing their defense. After all, their top three big free agents have been on that side of the ball (Boye Mafe, Bryan Cook, and Jonathan Allen, respectively).
Still, the team is keeping an eye on how to improve their offense as well. While Mike Gesicki and Tanner Hudson are under contract, and the injured Erick All Jr. is seemingly getting ready for 2026 workouts, netting more talent at the tight end position is a priority
for Cincinnati.
And, with the team’s great relationship over many years with the University of Georgia, they are again keeping an eye on at least one intriguing Bulldogs prospect. Per multiple reports, respected tight ends coach James Casey was personally in attendance for Oscar Delp’s Pro Day.
Delp had an amazing showing, posting great numbers in the 40-yard dash, the broad jump, and the vertical jump. He was largely thought of as a Day 3 prospect, but this could help boost his stock into Night 2.
The issue with Delp is the lack of stats to back up the workout. Throughout his collegiate career, he has yet to meet the 25-reception mark, nor has he eclipsed 300 receiving yards in a single season, while capping out at four touchdowns as his single-season high.
Delp’s workout will undoubtedly cause scouts and teams to go back to the tape in an attempt to align the workout with what was seen on the field. He has proven durable in his four seasons with Georgia (55 games over four seasons), and he might be one of those diamonds in the rough like Antonio Gates (undrafted) and/or Jimmy Graham (third-round).
As mentioned, Cincinnati has tight end options they like currently on the roster. Gesicki is a solid hybrid option, while Hudson has been another nice outlet for whoever has been under center recently for the Bengals. All is a bit of a wild card because of the injuries, but he has proven to be a well-rounded player when available.
If the Bengals are largely finished with outside free agency and feel they have done enough to bolster the defense, the team could look at Delp as an aide to an already elite offense. Cincinnati undoubtedly wants to have its defensive unit rebound in a big way, but adding more weapons to a great offense could also be a part of its 2026 offseason strategy.
