Tank Dell Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 26
- Height / weight
- 5'10", 165 lb
- Experience
- 4th season
- Drafted
- 2023 R3, #69
2024 Season
- PPR PPG
- 10.0
- Pos rank
- WR53
- Rostered
- 28%
Week 4 vs. Cowboys, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET 17th vs. WRs, neutral
Tank Dell Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Producing as
WR53 · Depth
Scoring rate
10.0 PPG
Played
14 games
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
Role Direction
| Usage | Season | Last 4 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target Share (Team) | 20.1% | 13.8% | -32% |
| Targets/G | 5.8 | 4.5 | -22% |
| Team Pass Att/Gteam | 33.4 | 33.0 | -1% |
Tank Dell's 2026 Season, Week by Week
The next four matchups include one of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 1, Loss,vs BUF,—,Did not play
- Week 2, Loss,vs CIN,—,Did not play
- Week 3, Loss,at IND,—,Did not play
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,vs DAL,Neutral, OutCowboys vs. WRs
- Week 5, Oct 11,at TEN,NeutralTitans vs. WRs
- Week 6, Oct 18,at JAX,NeutralJaguars vs. WRs
- Week 7, Oct 25,vs NYG,FavorableGiants vs. WRs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to WRs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Tank Dell?
Dell's last action came in 2024, when 81 targets over 14 games yielded 51 catches for 667 yards, three scores and 89 fantasy points on a 14.8 percent target share and 0.375 WOPR. That was a step back from his electric 2023 rookie line of 709 yards and seven touchdowns in just 10 games, where his 2.35 yards per route and 0.414 EPA per play flashed star upside. A severe knee injury in December 2024 wiped out his entire 2025 season, the reason his advanced data stops there.
The questions are entirely about health and burst. If the knee allows him to recover his separation quickness, Dell could reclaim a complementary downfield role opposite Nico Collins in Houston, with real WR3 upside given his proven 14-plus percent target share. But coming off a year-plus layoff with no 2025 tape, he is a high-variance late-round dart in redraft and a buy-low dynasty bet, not a player to draft as a weekly starter.
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | HOU | 14 | 81 | 51 | 667 | 3 | 140.0 | 10.0 | WR51 |
| 2023 | HOU | 11 | 75 | 47 | 709 | 7 | 165.0 | 15.0 | WR39 |
| Career | 25 | 156 | 98 | 1,376 | 10 | 305.0 | 12.2 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Dell is listed injured reserve.
Injury status
Injured reserve
He has missed 3 games this season. Career games missed to injury: 23. Injury history
- 2025kneePlayed through
- 2024left knee18 games
- 2024hipPlayed through
- 2023left ankle5 games
Outlook
The questions are entirely about health and burst. If the knee allows him to recover his separation quickness, Dell could reclaim a complementary downfield role opposite Nico Collins in Houston, with real WR3 upside given his proven 14-plus percent target share. But coming off a year-plus layoff with no 2025 tape, he is a high-variance late-round dart in redraft and a buy-low dynasty bet, not a player to draft as a weekly starter. Full outlook
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Tank Dell Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Tank Dell in Week 4?
No: Tank Dell is on injured reserve for Week 4 against the Cowboys, so he should sit. Get the start/sit call for Dell.
What are Tank Dell's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Tank Dell's next three games are Week 4 vs. the Cowboys (17th in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral), Week 5 at the Titans (14th in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral) and Week 6 at the Jaguars (18th in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral). Zero of them are favorable by points allowed to the position.
Tank Dell 2024 Stats
2024 final · Houston TexansTouchdowns accounted for 13% of his fantasy production, so his weekly output leaned on volume more than scoring.
Receiving
- Rec
- 51
- Yards
- 667
- TD
- 3
- Targets
- 81
13.1 Y/R63.0% Catch %
Rushing
- Yards
- 43
- TD
- 0
9 Att4.8 Y/C
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 140.0
- Pos rank
- WR51
21.8 Best Week 16 KC0.0 Worst Week 7 GB
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
10.0
Fantasy PPG
WR53
Fantasy finish
5.8
Targets/g
48
Rec yds/g
Tank Dell career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14 | 81 | 51 | 667 | 3 | 43 | 140.0 | 10.0 | WR51 |
| 2023 | 11 | 75 | 47 | 709 | 7 | 51 | 165.0 | 15.0 | WR39 |
| Career | 25 | 156 | 98 | 1,376 | 10 | 94 | 305.0 | 12.2 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
12.2
Career PPG
25 games over 2 seasons
46%
Availability
Share of team games he played
36%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 WR
8.5
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, moderate
Dell has averaged 12.2 fantasy points per game over 25 games and 2 seasons, without a top-12 finish.
In 2024 he averaged 10.0 per game, down 5.0 from 2023. Volume is the driver: 5.8 targets a game against 6.8. His quarterback in 2024 was C.J. Stroud.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Dell's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 709Rec yards2023
- 7Rec TD2023
- 165.0Fantasy pts2023 · WR39
- 1,376Career rec yds2023–2024
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Tank Dell Stats FAQ
What are Tank Dell's career NFL stats?
Across 2 seasons and 25 games, Tank Dell has 98 catches for 1,376 yards and 10 touchdowns, for 305.0 PPR fantasy points (12.2 per game).
How many touchdowns does Tank Dell have in his career?
Tank Dell has 10 touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 10 receiving, over 25 games.
How many career receiving yards does Tank Dell have?
Tank Dell has 1,376 career receiving yards over 2 seasons, on 98 catches.
Tank Dell Game Log 2024
Games played
14
FPTS/G (PPR)
10.0
Targets/g
5.8
Rec/g
3.6
Rec yds/g
47.6
Yds/rec
13.1
Across 14 games in 2024, Tank Dell has averaged 5.8 targets, 3.6 receptions and 10.0 PPR fantasy points per game. Tank Dell has finished as a top-12 WR in 1 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 3. The best week was Week 16 against KC (21.8 points); the lowest was Week 7 against GB (0.0).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IND19th | W 29-27 | 8.9 | 7 | 3 | 40 | 0 | 13.3 | 2 | 19 | 0 | WR49 |
Week 1 · IND · W 29-27 · 8.9 pts
How the 8.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | CHI32nd | W 19-13 | 2.3 | 4 | 1 | -3 | 0 | -3.0 | 3 | 16 | 0 | WR94 |
Week 2 · CHI · W 19-13 · 2.3 pts
How the 2.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | MIN1st | L 7-34 | 11.2 | 6 | 5 | 62 | 0 | 12.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR41 |
Week 3 · MIN · L 7-34 · 11.2 pts
How the 11.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 5 | BUF18th | W 23-20 | 7.3 | 4 | 4 | 38 | 0 | 9.5 | 1 | -5 | 0 | WR53 |
Week 5 · BUF · W 23-20 · 7.3 pts
How the 7.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 6 | NE16th | W 41-21 | 18.7 | 9 | 7 | 57 | 1 | 8.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR16 |
Week 6 · NE · W 41-21 · 18.7 pts
How the 18.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 7 | GB25th | L 22-24 | 0.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR136 |
Week 7 · GB · L 22-24 · 0.0 pts
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| 8 | IND19th | W 23-20 | 13.5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 1 | 8.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR32 |
Week 8 · IND · W 23-20 · 13.5 pts
How the 13.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 9 | NYJ29th | L 13-21 | 18.6 | 9 | 6 | 126 | 0 | 21.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR15 |
Week 9 · NYJ · L 13-21 · 18.6 pts
How the 18.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 10 | DET5th | L 23-26 | 8.3 | 9 | 5 | 39 | 0 | 7.8 | 1 | -6 | 0 | WR42 |
Week 10 · DET · L 23-26 · 8.3 pts
How the 8.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 11 | DAL6th | W 34-10 | 9.8 | 7 | 4 | 54 | 0 | 13.5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | WR42 |
Week 11 · DAL · W 34-10 · 9.8 pts
How the 9.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 12 | TEN31st | L 27-32 | 10.2 | 5 | 3 | 72 | 0 | 24.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR34 |
Week 12 · TEN · L 27-32 · 10.2 pts
How the 10.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 13 | JAX9th | W 23-20 | 3.3 | 4 | 1 | 23 | 0 | 23.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR88 |
Week 13 · JAX · W 23-20 · 3.3 pts
How the 3.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 15 | MIA30th | W 20-12 | 6.1 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 0 | 13.0 | 1 | 15 | 0 | WR58 |
Week 15 · MIA · W 20-12 · 6.1 pts
How the 6.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 16 | KC17th | L 19-27 | 21.8 | 7 | 6 | 98 | 1 | 16.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR10 |
Week 16 · KC · L 19-27 · 21.8 pts
How the 21.8 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2024: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
Three WR1 weeks, two WR2 weeks and nine busts. For a wide receiver ranked WR53 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a top-24 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Wk 1 WR49 · Wk 2 WR94 · Wk 3 WR41 · Wk 5 WR53 · Wk 6 WR16 · Wk 7 WR136 · Wk 8 WR32 · Wk 9 WR15 · Wk 10 WR42 · Wk 11 WR42 · Wk 12 WR34 · Wk 13 WR88 · Wk 15 WR58 · Wk 16 WR10
Game-by-Game Breakdown
WR1 week at Kansas City
6/7, 98 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Miami
2/2, 26 yds. 1 carry, 15 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Jacksonville
1/4, 23 yds.
Just 5.8 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a loss vs. Tennessee
3/5, 72 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his current season average.
Held in check by Dallas
4/7, 54 yds. 1 carry, 4 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his current season average.
Shut down by Detroit
5/9, 39 yds. 1 carry, -6 rush yds.
Just 4.3 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week at the Jets
6/9, 126 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Steady in a win vs. Indianapolis
4/4, 35 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Green Bay
0/4, 0 yds.
Just 0.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week at New England
7/9, 57 yds, 1 TD.
Just 6.3 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Buffalo
4/4, 38 yds. 1 carry, -5 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Minnesota
5/6, 62 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Chicago
1/4, -3 yds. 3 carries, 16 rush yds.
Just -0.8 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Indianapolis
3/7, 40 yds. 2 carries, 19 rush yds.
Just 5.7 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (10.0)
Last Five Games
FPTS/G (PPR)
10.2
Weeks 11–16
High
21.8
Low
3.3
Targets/g
5.0
Rec/g
3.2
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Houston Texans vs Dallas Cowboys
View matchup — Houston Texans vs Tennessee Titans
View matchup — Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars
View matchup — Houston Texans vs New York Giants
Tank Dell career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14 | 81 | 51 | 667 | 3 | 43 | 140.0 | 10.0 | WR51 |
| 2023 | 11 | 75 | 47 | 709 | 7 | 51 | 165.0 | 15.0 | WR39 |
| Career | 25 | 156 | 98 | 1,376 | 10 | 94 | 305.0 | 12.2 | — |
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Preseason Projection vs. Reality
Our 2026 Preseason Outlook
Dell's last action came in 2024, when 81 targets over 14 games yielded 51 catches for 667 yards, three scores and 89 fantasy points on a 14.8 percent target share and 0.375 WOPR. That was a step back from his electric 2023 rookie line of 709 yards and seven touchdowns in just 10 games, where his 2.35 yards per route and 0.414 EPA per play flashed star upside. A severe knee injury in December 2024 wiped out his entire 2025 season, the reason his advanced data stops there.
The questions are entirely about health and burst. If the knee allows him to recover his separation quickness, Dell could reclaim a complementary downfield role opposite Nico Collins in Houston, with real WR3 upside given his proven 14-plus percent target share. But coming off a year-plus layoff with no 2025 tape, he is a high-variance late-round dart in redraft and a buy-low dynasty bet, not a player to draft as a weekly starter.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2024 rank among the 142 receivers who played at least six games. Each bar is one receiver, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Target volume
Downfield role
Efficiency
- Average depth of target
- 12.5
- Drop rate
- 7.4%
- Red-zone targets
- 9
- Route participation
- 67.1%
- YAC per reception
- 3.2
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft spotThe Giants in Week 7 is a top-10 matchup for WRs.Wk 4 DAL, 17thWk 5 TEN, 14thWk 6 JAX, 18thWk 7 NYG, 8th
- Heavy target volume14.8% target share, 44th of 142 WRs in 2024.
- Downfield role21.8% air-yards share, 41st of 142 WRs in 2024.
Risk
- InjuryHe's on injured reserve, knee - acl + mcl.
- DropsA 7.4% drop rate in 2024.
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Tank Dell Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Tank Dell's fantasy football upside?
Tank Dell's upside: his downfield role (21.8% air-yards share, 41st of 142 WRs in 2024) gives him a weekly floor to build on and the Giants in Week 7 is a top-10 matchup for WRs.
What could hurt Tank Dell's fantasy value?
Tank Dell's risks: he is on injured reserve, knee - acl + mcl and his efficiency (1.60 yards per route run, 55th of 142 WRs in 2024) limits his scoring. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Tank Dell's remaining fantasy schedule?
Favorable: of his next seven games, 2 come against a top-10 matchup for WRs and 0 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Tank Dell Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 4 reports: Wed, Thu, FriDell hasn't appeared on an injury report this season.
Injury History at a Glance
Four logged injuries in two seasons, including two knee injuries. Most of his lost time came from a dislocated knee, torn acl, mcl, LCL & meniscus in 2024; nothing else has cost him more than 5 games.
Durability
37/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
Dislocated knee, torn acl, mcl, LCL & meniscus · 2024
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Knee | 2 | 18 |
| Calf / shin | 1 | 5 |
| Hip / groin | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 4 | 23 |
Injury risk profile: High
- Knee injuries in 2024 and 2025
- Questionable in 2025, played through
- 23 games in 2 seasons, 18 of them in 2024
- 4 injuries spread across 3 body parts
Tank Dell Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2025
Questionable, surgery Played through
Questionable: Surgery
- 2024
Dislocated Knee, Torn ACL, MCL, LCL & Meniscus · Left 18 games
Suffered a significant, season-ending knee injury while catching a touchdown, which included a dislocated knee, a torn ACL, and other ligament and meniscus damage.
- 2024
Gunshot Wound Played through
Sustained a minor gunshot wound as an innocent bystander at a private event in Florida during the offseason and was released from the hospital the next day.
- 2023
Fractured Fibula, surgery · Left 5 games
Suffered a fractured fibula against the Denver Broncos which required surgery and ended his rookie season.
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Tank Dell Injury FAQ
Is Tank Dell injured?
Yes. As of October 2, 2026, Tank Dell is on injured reserve with a knee - acl + mcl injury. He has missed 3 games this season. See how the injury changes his rest-of-season value.
Is Tank Dell playing this week?
No. Tank Dell is on injured reserve for Week 4 against the Cowboys on Sunday, October 4. Should you start him?
What injury does Tank Dell have?
Tank Dell has a knee - acl + mcl injury and is on injured reserve for Week 4. He has missed 3 games this season.
Why isn't Tank Dell playing?
Tank Dell is on injured reserve with a knee - acl + mcl injury, the designation his club filed as of October 2, 2026. That rules him out of Week 4.
Has Tank Dell missed any games this season?
Yes. Tank Dell has missed 3 games in 2026 and played in 0.
What is Tank Dell's injury history?
Tank Dell has 4 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 23 games in all: 18 for a left dislocated knee, torn acl, mcl, LCL & meniscus in 2024 and 5 for a left fractured fibula in 2023.
What was Tank Dell's most recent injury?
Tank Dell's most recent logged injury was a questionable injury in Week 18 of 2025. He played through it and missed no regular-season games.
Does Tank Dell have any recurring injuries?
Yes: knee injuries in 2024 and 2025 (18 games missed).
What was Tank Dell's worst injury?
Tank Dell's longest absence came from a left dislocated knee, torn acl, mcl, LCL & meniscus in 2024, which cost him 18 games of the 23 he has missed in his career.
Latest Tank Dell News & Updates
Landing on IR (opens in new tab)
Placed on IR and will miss extended time.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 3Sep 27L 17–19 @ IND
Game recap coming soon
Week 2Sep 20L 6–20 vs CIN
Game recap coming soon
Week 1Sep 13L 31–36 vs BUF
Game recap coming soon
PreseasonAugust
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Working back at his own pace (opens in new tab)
Returning gradually on his own timeline.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)
No updates of this type yet this season.
Around the Texans
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Tank Dell News FAQ
What is the latest news on Tank Dell?
The latest Dell update, from August 30: Landing on IR. Placed on IR and will miss extended time.
How does the latest Tank Dell news affect his fantasy value?
Not much: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Tank Dell Bio
Tank Dell is a wide receiver for the Houston Texans, where he wears No. 1. Born October 29, 1999, in Daytona Beach, FL, he attended Mainland and played college football at Alabama A&M, Independence Comm. College and then Houston.
The Houston Texans selected Dell in round 3, pick 69, of the 2023 NFL Draft.
In 25 regular-season games since 2023, he has caught 98 passes for 1,376 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 4 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Houston Texans Current team2023–present
Selected in round 3, pick 69, of the 2023 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 22 of 25 games.
College: Alabama A&M, Independence Comm. College, Houston
Transactions
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Houston Texans.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Houston Texans.
- SignedSigned with the Houston Texans.
- DraftedSelected by the Houston Texans in round 3, pick 69.
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About Tank Dell: Bio FAQ
How old is Tank Dell?
Tank Dell is 26 years old. He was born on October 29, 1999. 2026 is his 4th NFL season.
How tall is Tank Dell?
Tank Dell is 5 feet 10 inches tall (5'10"), listed at 165 pounds, and plays wide receiver for the Houston Texans.
How much does Tank Dell weigh?
Tank Dell weighs 165 pounds, his listed weight on the Houston Texans roster. He is listed at 5'10".
What number does Tank Dell wear?
Tank Dell wears number 1 for the Houston Texans. He plays wide receiver.
What position does Tank Dell play?
Tank Dell plays wide receiver for the Houston Texans, wearing number 1. 2026 is his 4th season in the NFL.
What team does Tank Dell play for?
Tank Dell plays for the Houston Texans as a wide receiver. He has been with the Texans since 2023.
Where did Tank Dell go to college?
Tank Dell played college football at Houston, after attending Mainland (FL). The Houston Texans drafted him out of Houston in 2023.
When was Tank Dell drafted?
The Houston Texans selected Tank Dell in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft with the 69th overall pick, out of Houston.
What round was Tank Dell drafted in?
Tank Dell was a third-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, taken 69th overall by the Houston Texans.
What pick was Tank Dell in the NFL Draft?
Tank Dell was the 69th overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, selected by the Houston Texans in the third round.
Where is Tank Dell from?
Tank Dell went to high school in Florida, at Mainland, before playing college football at Houston.
When is Tank Dell's birthday?
Tank Dell's birthday is October 29. He was born on October 29, 1999 and is 26 years old.
How long has Tank Dell been in the NFL?
2026 is Tank Dell's 4th NFL season; he entered the league in 2023 as a third-round pick of the Houston Texans. View his career statistics.
What teams has Tank Dell played for?
Tank Dell has played for the Houston Texans. View his career statistics.
What year did Tank Dell enter the NFL?
Tank Dell entered the NFL in 2023, when the Houston Texans drafted him in the third round. 2026 is his 4th season.