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I have been told both, verbalize and don't verbalize in ASA clinics. I hold the belief to NOT verbalize obstruction, rather signal and enforce after the play. If you verbalize, the players may hear something other than obstruction and cease play. Since this is delayed DB, one or more of the coaches will start yelling "you killed the play blue". Seems to me it's best to signal only, finish play, then sort it out.
ASA POE # 35 does however state the umpire will declare obstruction, and signal delayed dead ball. I am not convinced that is a good idea.
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