Tank Dell

Overall Rank
WR51
2024
Height
5' 8"
Weight
165 lbs
Arm Length
30"
(19th)
Draft Pick
3.06
(2023)
College
Houston
Age
25.3
Best Comparable Player
Isaiah McKenzie
Workout Metrics
4.49
70th
75.6
6th
40-Yard Dash
Speed Score
Burst Score
Agility Score
Catch Radius
38.4%
(79th)
College Dominator
30.8%
(91st)
College Target Share
20.9
(41st)
Breakout Age
Dynasty Faller: Tank Dell
3 weeks ago

Tank Dell is the top faller in PlayerProfiler’s Dynasty Deluxe lifetime value rating for the end of January.

Tank Dell has had a nasty stretch of injuries over the two past years, dealing with multiple season-ending injuries and a gunshot wound. While he was able to recover from his broken leg suffered in 2023 to play 14 games in 2024, he wasn’t quite as explosive or productive as he was in his rookie season.

 

Things looked to be changing for Dell, as he was in the middle of his most productive game of the 2024 season in week 16 versus Kansas City before he suffered a gruesome knee injury that involved a dislocation and multiple ligament tears. His Quarterback, C.J. Stroud, was visibly emotional after seeing Dell suffer the injury.

 

Dell faces a long road to recovery with multiple surgeries. At this point, it’s unclear if he’ll be available at all for the Texans 2025 season. While no one is likely to want acquire him in dynasty right now, he’s worth holding onto, and don’t be afraid to see if you can secure any sort of return for trading him, as his future looks murky at best at this point.

 

Author: Jonny Tooma (@FantasyPicasso)

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Tank Dell playing time uncertain in 2025
3 weeks ago

Texans coach DeMeco Ryans was quoted saying its too early to put a timeline on Tank Dells return to play in 2025. It is still uncertain weather the 3rd year receiver will play.

Tank Dell suffered a severe dislocated knee injury which included an ACL tear on December 21st, 2024. Dell just received his first surgery to treat the injury on January 15th, with more surgeries expected on his long road to recovery. A ‘typical’ ACL tear carries a 9 to 12 month recovery timeline, which would put Dell’s potential return mid to late 2025 season at the earliest. Tank is also a receiver that relies heavily on his agility and shiftiness, which may be degraded even if he does return, as he continues to recover.

 

The Texans will almost certainly add talent to their receiving core, possibly through free agency and almost certainly in the upcoming NFL draft. At pick 25, there will be plenty of interesting pass catchers available. In Round 1 look for: Emeka Egbuka, Colston Loveland or Isaiah Bond. Round 2 may have talents such as: Jalen Royals, Tre Harris, Matthew Golden or Elic Ayomanor. And a few later round targets to look for: Tory Horton, Elijah Arroyo, or Jack Bech. 

 

Author: Lukasz Stec (@Lukasz_FF01)

Tank Dell Suffers Season Ending Injury
1 month ago

Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans informed reporters that Wide Receiver Tank Dell suffered a dislocated knee injury, which includes a torn ACL and further damage. The Injury will take Dell out for the rest of the season and leaves a big question mark for his 2025 return.

In what can only be described as a cursed year, Tank Dell will be the 3rd primary receiving weapon to land on IR for the Texans. The WR room is already missing Stefon Diggs for the season, and previously had Nico Collins on short term IR. Dell, who leads all Texans receivers in snaps and is second only to Collins in targets, will be sorely missed as the team competes in the playoffs. Collins and TE Dalton Schultz target share should be further consolidated and we can expect the Texans to lean on Joe Mixon even more if possible.

 

Beyond this year, the Houston front office will have to carefully consider how best to support their young franchise quarterback heading into his 3rd season. No ancillary receivers have stepped up to fill in for injured stars this year, Stefon Diggs is on the wrong side of 30 and rehabbing his own ACL, but would otherwise be a great candidate for a 1 year extension. The 2025 rookie draft should have a few options for the Texans; Tight End Tyler Warren and receivers Luther Burden, Emeka Egbuka or Isaiah Bond could be available around the Texans 1st round pick. Diontae Johnson, while a long-shot, could be claimed off waivers this Monday or one of  Marquise Brown, Chris Godwin or Keenan Allen could be acquired in free agency. 

 

While we hope for a full recovery without complications for Dell, we should lower expectations for C.J. Stroud next season and raise Nico Collins and Joe Mixon in our pre-season rankings.

 

Lukasz Stec, @Lukasz_FF01

Stefon Diggs tears ACL
3 months ago

Diggs will miss the rest of the season as the Houston Texans lose another top receiver.

After a few days of uncertainty, the worst has been confirmed Tuesday morning. Stefon Diggs was diagnosed with a torn ACL as his season, and possibly his stint with the Houston Texans, comes to an end. Diggs has been playing lights out on a 1 year deal with Houston, ranking 7th in the NFL in catches and top 24 in yards and touchdowns.

 

Houston is already on the ropes with their top wideout Nico Collins on IR. Collins is recovering from a hamstring injury and won’t be available until at least their Week 10 matchup against the Detroit Lions. Meanwhile C.J. Stroud, while still producing like a borderline QB1, hasn’t quite lived up to his pre-season hype.

 

 

Stroud will be begging the coaches to put Tank Dell in a bubble. Dell recently laid a goose egg with 0 receptions and 4 targets on a 92% route rate facing off against Green Bay’s Jaire Alexander. This Thursday doesn’t get easier with a potential matchup with Sauce Gardner and the Jets, however down the line the schedule softens up with the Lions, Cowboys, Titans and Jaguars, oh my.

 

Savvy fantasy managers should be grabbing one of Dalton Schultz or John Metchie, who both saw increased usage and lead the team in catches after Diggs’ injury. Xavier Hutchinson is the deeper league play. A 2nd year day 3 pick, Hutchinson showed out enough for the Texans to let Noah Brown walk. We know C.J. Stroud can elevate players around him, Brown logged 3 WR1 weeks on injury relief last year

 

Lukasz Stec, @Lukasz_FF01

Texans Wide Receiver Updates: Collins to play, Dell to miss week 4
4 months ago

Texans rule out Tank Dell with rib injury, Collins will play after limited practice on Thursday.

The Texans are looking to bounce back after an embarrassing defeat at the hands of the undefeated Vikings on the road in week 3.  Now it appears that they will have to do so without the services of 2nd year star wide receiver Tank Dell.  Dell suffered bruised ribs in the week 3 loss to the Vikings, and will not be available.  Nico Collins is expected to play after popping up on the injury report on Thursday with a hamstring injury.  Collins was able to return to a full practice during Friday’s session.

 

Collins is expected to feast on a Jacksonville secondary that plays man coverage at the highest rate in the NFL.  Collins has been QB C.J. Stroud’s favorite target so far and has commanded a 42% first read share against man coverage. Currently, he is 2nd in the NFL in receiving yards, trailing only rookie Malik Nabers who played on Thursday night.  Collins is an elite option and must be started in all formats.

Tank Dell - Recorded Working Out Again
8 months ago

Tank Dell was recorded running routes this week after suffering a broken leg that ended his 2023 season, along with a gunshot wound this offseason.

Tank Dell took to Instagram to show his fans that he’s had a solid recovery from the gunshot wound he suffered in Florida earlier this offseason. In the video, Dell demonstrates the tremendous speed he brought to the league in his rookie season that helped him boast 15 ppr points per game.

 

There remains concern that Dell will make a full recovery from the broken leg he suffered against the Broncos in week 13 that ended his 2023 season. Titans new Running Back, Tony Pollard, suffered a similar injury in the 2022 playoffs and admitted he wasn’t 100% recovered until week 11 last year. While the video of Dell working out is a great start, we’ll need to keep a close eye on camp reports to get a read for if he’ll be ready to be an immediate contributor at the start of the 2024 season.

 

Fantasy Managers should exercise caution with Dell, as the arrival of Stefon Diggs in Houston, along with the potential for Dell’s injury to follow him into 2024 make his best ball ADP of 43 seemingly rich. He remains an incredible asset in dynasty leagues, as he is tied to C.J. Stroud long-term.