Oscar Delp Shocks College Football World with Stunning Flip to Texas Tech
In a seismic shift that has sent shockwaves through the college football landscape, 5-star tight end Oscar Delp—a towering 6’5”, 245-pound prospect out of Cumming, Georgia—has officially decommitted from the Georgia Bulldogs and committed to the Texas Tech Red Raiders. The announcement, which broke late Wednesday night, comes just weeks before the summer recruiting freeze, and stunned analysts who had long considered Delp a Dawg for life.
Delp, widely regarded as the nation’s No. 1 tight end prospect, had been solidly committed to Georgia since his junior year, anchoring their 2025 class with a blend of elite athleticism, refined route running, and powerful blocking ability. But after a series of quiet visits and behind-the-scenes conversations, the 5-star phenom has decided to take his talents west to Lubbock, Texas—choosing Texas Tech over powerhouse contenders like the Arkansas Razorbacks, LSU Tigers, and Texas Longhorns.
“This wasn’t an easy decision,” Delp said in a heartfelt video posted to his Instagram account. “Georgia has been a huge part of my life. But after long conversations with my family and my future coaches, I realized that Texas Tech offers something different—something that speaks to me both as a player and as a person. Coach McGuire has a vision, and I want to be part of building something special.”
Delp’s commitment is arguably the biggest recruiting win in Texas Tech history. Known more for high-flying offenses than top-tier recruiting classes, the Red Raiders have never landed a 5-star tight end—until now. Head Coach Joey McGuire and offensive coordinator Zach Kittley have spent the past two seasons modernizing Texas Tech’s offensive identity, and Delp is poised to become its centerpiece. The Red Raiders now boast one of the most dynamic young cores in the Big 12, with Delp likely to be a day-one starter in 2025.
“This changes everything,” said ESPN recruiting analyst Tom Luginbill. “Oscar Delp is not just a game-changer—he’s a program-changer. With his size, speed, and football IQ, he’ll immediately elevate the level of competition and execution in Lubbock.”
Delp’s flip comes at a critical juncture in college football’s realignment era. With Texas and Oklahoma set to leave the Big 12, programs like Texas Tech are aggressively recruiting to fill the power vacuum. Landing Delp sends a clear message: the Red Raiders are no longer content with being second-tier.
Meanwhile, Georgia fans are reeling. While the Bulldogs still boast a top-10 recruiting class, Delp’s decommitment leaves a significant hole at tight end, particularly with star Brock Bowers headed to the NFL.
For Delp, though, the decision is about legacy.
“I want to be remembered not just for playing great football,” he said. “I want to be remembered for helping build something that lasts.”
As the dust settles, one thing is clear: the Red Raiders just landed a titan.
