JUST IN: Breaking — 5-Star Tight End Oscar Delp (6’5”, 245 lbs) Decommits From Georgia Bulldogs and Chooses Florida Gators Over Florida State Seminoles and LSU Tigers
GAINESVILLE, FL — In a shocking twist that has sent waves through the college football recruiting landscape, elite 5-star tight end Oscar Delp has officially decommitted from the Georgia Bulldogs and announced his commitment to the Florida Gators. The stunning decision, confirmed by ESPN, flips one of the most coveted prospects in the 2025 recruiting class and hands the Gators a marquee talent who could instantly elevate their offensive attack for years to come.
Delp — a 6-foot-5, 245-pound powerhouse — had long been seen as a cornerstone of Georgia’s future offense. The Bulldogs, already boasting one of the top rosters in the nation, were expected to hold onto their blue-chip tight end all the way through National Signing Day. However, the Gators kept pushing, kept building a connection, and ultimately kept themselves in the hunt — despite stiff competition from not only Georgia but also the Florida State Seminoles and LSU Tigers. That relentless pursuit finally paid off in one of the most high-profile flips of this recruiting cycle.
A Prospect Like No Other
Ranked as one of the top tight ends in the nation and a consensus top-50 player overall, Delp has been a dominant force at the high school level. His game is defined by an NFL-ready skill set that blends soft hands, elite route-running ability, and a willingness to block in-line against top-tier competition. Coaches have raved about his athleticism and maturity; scouts have gone on record saying that Delp possesses a rare blend of size, strength, and agility that could make him a future first-round NFL Draft pick.
That kind of potential is exactly what head coach Billy Napier and his staff coveted as they searched for a centerpiece in their 2025 recruiting class. Given Delp’s pedigree and skill set, this is a transformational commitment — one that could shape the future of Gators football for the next three or four seasons. Florida hasn’t landed a 5-star tight end in years, making this a massive recruiting win that could signal a new era in Gainesville.
The Battle That Was Won and Lost
What makes this flip so significant is the fact that Georgia rarely loses commitments of this caliber. Kirby Smart and his Bulldogs have built one of the most prolific recruiting machines in the sport, regularly landing top-10 classes and producing NFL-caliber talent at nearly every position — especially tight end, where they’ve developed the likes of Brock Bowers and Darnell Washington. Losing a player like Delp, who was once a strong pillar of their class, is a major blow.
Florida’s rivals — especially Florida State and LSU — will also feel the impact of this decision. The Seminoles had been heavily involved in Delp’s recruitment for months and had hoped to sell him on staying closer to home as part of a dynamic offense under Mike Norvell. LSU, always a player for elite talent, also made a strong push with their emphasis on using the tight end as a game-changer in their modern spread attack. But in the end, it was the Gators’ compelling pitch and Delp’s own personal connection to Gainesville that won him over.
What This Means for Florida
For Florida, this commitment is nothing short of a game-changer. Billy Napier’s program is in the middle of an aggressive rebuild, and landing a top-50 national recruit at a position of need underscores that Florida is once again a serious player on the national recruiting stage. The Gators’ tight end room will gain an immediate boost from Delp’s skill set, and his presence could draw the attention of other top offensive recruits who want to play alongside a future star.
More broadly, this commitment sends a powerful message across the SEC and the entire country: the Gators can go toe-to-toe with anyone in the recruiting battles that matter most. That kind of momentum can build upon itself as future prospects take note that Gainesville is a destination for elite talent — and that Napier is assembling something special in the Swamp.
What Comes Next
Of course, recruiting battles are never truly over until pen hits paper on Signing Day. Fans know all too well that the process can feature last-minute twists and turns. But if today’s news is any indication, Oscar Delp’s commitment to Florida looks to be a heartfelt and serious one. The Gators plan to make him a focal point of their offense and to surround him with elite talent at quarterback and receiver who will maximize his abilities. Meanwhile, Georgia will have to regroup and look elsewhere to fill the void left by this surprise decommitment.
And for Florida State and LSU? Both programs will return to the recruiting trail to identify their next targets at tight end. Missing on a player of Delp’s magnitude will sting, especially given that they were so close to landing him, but those programs will undoubtedly continue to fight for elite talent across the board.
The Bottom Line
This is a seismic shift that will reverberate across the SEC for years. Oscar Delp is a big-time playmaker who could redefine the tight end position at Florida — and his decision to pick the Gators over Georgia, Florida State, and LSU is a bold statement that Napier’s program is on the rise. Welcome to the Gators’ family!