Tank Dell
24-Year-Old
Questionable
Injury Lower Leg
Est. Return 6/15/2024
2023 Receiving Stats
REC
47
YDS
709
TD
7
AVG
15.1
TAR
75
2024 Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Dell lasted until 69th overall in last year's draft despite topping 1,300 receiving yards both of his final two seasons at Houston. It's now clear teams made a mistake passing on him, though it was understandable at the time given his combine measurements (5-8, 165), 40 time (4.49) and age (turned 24 during his rookie season). Dell quickly silenced those concerns, earning the Texans' No. 3 receiver job out of the gate and combining for 217 yards and two TDs in Weeks 2-3. A Week 5 concussion cost him a game and a half, but the rookie came back strong after a bye to average 5.6 catches for 77.0 yards and 1.0 TD on 9.4 targets in Weeks 8-12. During that time, Dell maintained a steady diet of short, intermediate and deep targets, proving to be much more than just a slot guy or screen/YAC threat. In fact, he was targeted behind the line of scrimmage just once all season and finished 15th among WRs (200-route minimum) with a 14.2 aDOT. Unfortunately, he broke his fibula early in Houston's Week 13 contest and missed the rest of the season. His nine full games yielded seven touchdowns, along with averages of 4.9 catches for 72.4 yards on 7.9 targets. Fellow Texans wideout Nico Collins had even better numbers, though Dell was more productive in the weeks leading up to his season-ending injury. Things look promising in 2024 for the Houston offense, with Dell expected to be ready for spring practices and offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik back for another year with C.J. Stroud and Co. after unsuccessfully interviewing for head coach jobs in the offseason. Read Past Outlooks
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Sustains minor wound in shooting
The Texans have issued a statement relaying that Dell -- who sustained a minor wound as the result of a shooting in Florida on Saturday night -- has been released from the hospital and is in good spirits.
ANALYSIS
Per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston, Dell is expected to make a full recovery from the wound he sustained during Saturday night's incident at a nightclub in Sanford, Fla. Dell is coming off a 2023 regular season in which he recorded a 47-709-7 receiving line in 11 games prior to sustaining a season-ending broken fibula Dec. 3.
Per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston, Dell is expected to make a full recovery from the wound he sustained during Saturday night's incident at a nightclub in Sanford, Fla. Dell is coming off a 2023 regular season in which he recorded a 47-709-7 receiving line in 11 games prior to sustaining a season-ending broken fibula Dec. 3.
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Air Yards Per Game
97.5Air Yards Per Snap
2.26% Team Air Yards
22.0%% Team Targets
13.2%Avg Depth of Target
14.3 YdsCatch Rate
62.7%Drop Rate
6.7%Avg Yds After Catch
2.9% Targeted On Route
24.5%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Measurables Review
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Height
5' 9"Weight
165 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.49 secBroad Jump
121 inHand Length
8.63 inArm Length
30.50 in
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Gets new star position mate
Dell will be joined in the Texans' receiving corps this coming season by Stefon Diggs, who was traded from the Bills to Houston on Wednesday, ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Dell should have a strong chance of being back to full speed from the serious lower leg injury he suffered in Week 13 of last season by the time training camp rolls around, if not sooner. However, his outlook for his sophomore campaign has now been altered to a degree, considering the arrival of Diggs, who averaged a whopping 161 targets per season over his four-year Bills tenure, presumably will keep Dell in a No. 3 receiver role to open the 2024 season.
Dell should have a strong chance of being back to full speed from the serious lower leg injury he suffered in Week 13 of last season by the time training camp rolls around, if not sooner. However, his outlook for his sophomore campaign has now been altered to a degree, considering the arrival of Diggs, who averaged a whopping 161 targets per season over his four-year Bills tenure, presumably will keep Dell in a No. 3 receiver role to open the 2024 season.
2023 Fantasy Outlook
The Texans traded up in the third round of the 2023 draft to take Dell (69th overall). His nickname ("Tank") didn't come from his frame; the University of Houston product is listed at 5-10 and 165 pounds, which may limit him to slot duty in the NFL. At that size, Dell needs to be quicker than opponents and make plays. He led the nation in receiving yards (1,398) and touchdowns (17) in 2022 and scored 32 TDs during his collegiate career. Mid-round receivers rarely make a fantasy impact out of the gate, but the Texans aren't deep at wideout, so Dell has a shot at playing time. He could also land as the primary returner, a role he handled in rookie camp.
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Gets serious target competition
Dell (leg) and Nico Collins are part of a potent Texans receiver group that now includes Stefon Diggs, whom Houston acquired from Buffalo on Wednesday, ESPN.com reports.
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Running full speed already
Dell (leg) recently resumed workouts with private coach Delfonte Diamond, who said the wide receiver will be "more than ready" for OTAs this spring, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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Expects to participate in OTAs
Dell (fibula) noted earlier this month that he expects to join his teammates when the Texans take the field for OTAs this spring, Aaron Wilson, KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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Making progress
Dell (lower leg) expects to return to the field when the Texans hold their first Organized Team Activities this spring, Michael Shapiro of the Houston Chronicle reports.
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Plans to practice this spring
Dell is making good progress in his recovery from a broken fibula and expects to be ready for OTAs this spring, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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