Tank Dell

Tank Dell

26-Year-Old Wide ReceiverWR
Houston Texans
PUP-R
Injury Knee - ACL + MCL
Est. Return 2/9/2026
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Dell came in as a third-round pick in 2023 and put up 709 receiving yards and seven touchdowns over 11 games, but his career has since been derailed by injuries, starting with the broken leg that ended his rookie season. He returned for Week 1 of 2024 but didn't match his 2023 production, averaging 3.6 catches for 47.6 yards per game before suffering a devastating injury in late December. Dell dislocated his left knee, in addition to suffering ACL, LCL, MCL and meniscus damage, which led to surgeries in January and March. There's a chance he doesn't play at all in 2025, and he'll certainly miss the early part of the season. Read Past Outlooks
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#339.27
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$Signed a four-year, $5.69 million contract with the Texans in May of 2023.
GM optimistic regarding return
WRHouston Texans
Knee - ACL + MCL
January 21, 2026
Houston general manager Nick Caserio said Wednesday that he expects Dell (knee) to be available for offseason activities, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
Caserio acknowledged that the team will have a better idea about where Dell stands in his recovery from the pair of surgeries he underwent in early 2025 to address a major left knee injury once he gets on the field during OTAs. The GM's comments echo those of head coach DeMeco Ryans, who told Sam Warren of the Houston Chronicle on Tuesday that Dell pushed hard to return toward the end of this past season. Dell's return should bolster an offense that was often out of sync in 2025, though it's fair to wonder if the fourth-year wideout's explosiveness might be compromised to some degree coming off surgery. Before sitting out the 2025 campaign, Dell registered 98 receptions on 156 targets for 1,376 yards and 10 touchdowns in 25 games over his first two NFL seasons.
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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
70.3
 
Air Yards Per Snap
1.62
 
% Team Air Yards
22.6%
 
% Team Targets
14.7%
 
Avg Depth of Target
12.1 Yds
 
Catch Rate
63.0%
 
Drop Rate
3.7%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
3.4
 
% Targeted On Route
18.8%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
1.55
 
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Snap Counts
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Houston TexansTexans 2024 WR Snap Distribution See more data like this | See last season's snap counts
#% of Team Snaps

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5650%
645%
1614%
353%
2018%
91%
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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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' 10"
 
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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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2024
2023
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.
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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Preparing for return in 2026
WRHouston Texans
Knee - ACL + MCL
December 29, 2025
Dell (knee) is making progress and preparing for the 2026 season, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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Moved to reserve/PUP list
WRHouston Texans
Knee - ACL + MCL
August 26, 2025
The Texans placed Dell (knee) on the reserve/PUP list Tuesday.
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No timetable for return
WRHouston Texans
Knee - ACL + MCL
July 23, 2025
GM Nick Caserio acknowledged Wednesday that there's no timetable for the return of Dell (knee), who is on the active/PUP list, Jonathan M. Alexander of The Houston Chronicle reports.
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Placed on PUP list
WRHouston Texans
Knee - ACL + MCL
July 23, 2025
The Texans placed Dell (knee) on the active/PUP list for the start of training camp, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
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Progressing, but return timeline TBD
WRHouston Texans
Knee - ACL + MCL
May 5, 2025
Texans coach DeMeco Ryans reiterated Monday that Dell (knee) remains without a timetable for return, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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Likely available for OTAs
WRHouston Texans
January 22, 2026
General manager Nick Caserio said Wednesday that he expects Dell to be available for offseason activities, per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston.
ANALYSIS
Dell missed the entire 2025 season due to a knee injury sustained late in the 2024 campaign. Prior to getting hurt, Dell had 98 receptions on 156 targets for 1,376 yards and 10 touchdowns in 25 regular-season games through two NFL campaigns. Dell's expected to be available for OTAs in May and June, which would put him on track to reclaim a role in Houston's receiving corps by Week 1 of the 2026 season.
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