Tank Dell

Tank Dell

25-Year-Old Wide ReceiverWR
Houston Texans
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 returning for spring practices and joined by both Collins and offseason trade acquisition Stefon Diggs. The wealth of WR talent creates questions regarding target share, but an offense engineered by coordinator Bobby Slowik and QB C.J. Stroud may have the necessary passing volume and efficiency to keep everyone happy. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
$Signed a four-year, $5.69 million contract with the Texans in May of 2023.
Earns nine targets
WRHouston Texans
November 10, 2024
Dell recorded five receptions on nine targets for 39 yards in Sunday's 26-23 loss to the Lions.
ANALYSIS
Dell had another game as the Texans' top pass-catching option with Nico Collins (hamstring) sidelined for another week. However, Dell failed to convert his opportunity, turning in a long reception of just 13 yards while also recording only one reception across the final two quarters. Overall, his disappointing season continued, as he's been held below 50 receiving yards in six of nine contests.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Tank Dell's 2024 advanced stats compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Air Yards Per Game
    The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
  • Air Yards Per Snap
    The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
  • % Team Air Yards
    The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
  • % Team Targets
    The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
  • Avg Depth of Target
    Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
  • Catch Rate
    The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Drop Rate
    The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Avg Yds After Catch
    The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
  • % Targeted On Route
    Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
  • Avg Yds Per Route Run
    Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.
Air Yards Per Game
63.7
 
Air Yards Per Snap
1.36
 
% Team Air Yards
22.0%
 
% Team Targets
17.0%
 
Avg Depth of Target
10.2 Yds
 
Catch Rate
62.5%
 
Drop Rate
5.4%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
3.8
 
% Targeted On Route
19.1%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
1.34
 
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Snap Counts
Snap %
Houston TexansTexans 2024 WR Snap Distribution See more data like this | See last season's snap counts
#% of Team Snaps

42264%
19774%
40962%
8532%
30746%
18971%
23235%
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18127%
8331%
16425%
12948%
91%
73%
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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Monday, Nov 18th at 8:15PM
Overall QB Rating Against
90.6
 
Cornerbacks
77.7
 
Safeties
112.0
 
Linebackers
91.7
 
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Tank Dell's measurables compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
5' 9"
 
Weight
165 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.49 sec
 
Broad Jump
121 in
 
Hand Length
8.63 in
 
Arm Length
30.50 in
 
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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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Active versus Detroit
WRHouston Texans
November 10, 2024
Dell (back) is listed as active for Sunday night's game against the Lions.
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Expected to suit up in Week 10
WRHouston Texans
Back
November 9, 2024
Dell (back), who is questionable for Sunday's game against Detroit, is expected to play, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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Questionable for Sunday
WRHouston Texans
Back
November 8, 2024
Dell (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday night's game against the Lions after being limited in practice Friday.
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Eclipses century mark in loss
WRHouston Texans
October 31, 2024
Dell secured six of nine targets for 126 yards in the Texans' 21-13 loss to the Jets on Thursday night.
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Slots in as top wideout for Week 9
WRHouston Texans
October 29, 2024
Dell is expected to step into a larger role in the Texans' passing game Thursday against the Jets with Nico Collins (hamstring) still sidelined and Stefon Diggs (knee) having been ruled out for the season, ESPN.com reports.
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Questionable for Week 10
WRHouston Texans
November 8, 2024
Dell is officially listed as questionable for Sunday night's game against the Lions due to a back injury, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Dell popped up on the injury report Friday after being limited in the day's practice session. The second-year speedster is coming off a season-best 6-126 line on nine targets in Week 9, and Dell's presence would be particularly valued against a high-powered Lions team considering Nico Collins may not be activated from IR with his hamstring injury despite practicing in limited fashion Friday.
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