Tag: Tank Dell

WATCH: Houston WR Tank Dell runs fastest looking 4.50 at the NFL combine

Houston Cougars WR Tank Dell looked swift at the NFL combine during his 40-yard dash, even though his official time was 4.50.

INDIANAPOLIS — It isn’t often that looks can be deceiving when it comes to speed.

Such was the case for Houston Cougars wideout Tank Dell at the NFL combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Daytona Beach Mainland High School product ran a 4.50 unofficial time for his 40-yard dash Sunday evening.

Dell had a productive 2022 utilizing his speed as he caught 109 passes for 1,398 yards and 17 touchdowns through 13 games.

The Texans did not meet with Dell while at the NFL combine. However, Dell views himself as a Houstonian and would gladly be a part of completing the rebuild under new coach DeMeco Ryans and third-year general manager Nick Caserio.

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Former teammate says Marcus Jones’ talent can’t be taught

Marcus Jones’ former teammate knew he was special before he took his first NFL snap.

There’s no question that rookie defensive back Marcus Jones was the most electric player on the football field for the New England Patriots last season.

Whether it was the walk-off punt returned for a touchdown against the New York Jets, the pick-six on Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow or the touchdown reception against the Buffalo Bills, Jones proved to be one of the biggest steals in the 2022 NFL draft.

His former teammate, 2023 receiver prospect Nathaniel “Tank” Dell, isn’t the least bit surprised by Jones’ immediate success at the next level.

“I feel like he’s built for that. He do that every game,” Dell said at the NFL Scouting Combine. “Like people say, like size and everything like that, but if you got it in you, you got it in you. You can’t coach a dog. Or you can coach a dog, but you can’t coach somebody how to make a play. He been doing it. I saw it like a thousand times.”

Along with making the PFWA All-Rookie Team, Jones earned the nod as a First-team All-Pro in his first NFL season. It’s scary to think he hasn’t even scratched the surface of his full potential.

We could be witnessing the early beginnings of a future NFL star.

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Houston WR Tank Dell would like to ‘help that rebuild’ with the Texans

Houston Cougars WR Tank Dell says that he considers himself a Houstonian and would like to be a part of the Houston Texans’ rebuild.

INDIANAPOLIS ⁠— As the nameplates were being swapped out for the next round of interviews, media members attending the NFL combine rushed to the monitor to see who was next.

As I stood back to wait my turn, I heard a familiar name being asked about where his interview would take place.

“Where is Tank Dell’s interview going to be,” asked a journalist standing behind the crowd.

It is not unusual for individuals to flock around Dell to listen to what he says. The wide receiver, whose real name is Nathaniel, has a unique way of drawing a crowd on and off the field. Even though he is listed at 5-foot-8, Tank believes that his size won’t be a factor in the NFL.

“I don’t feel like it would affect me at all,” said Dell when asked about his stature. “I have been playing football since I was five years old, and I always played against bigger dudes. Of course, I am going to have to adapt (NFL), but I am going to pick up where I left off from college. I feel like I can make plays against anybody, so I am going to be ready.”

Things haven’t come very easy for Dell along his football journey. He played in four games at Alabama A&M University in 2018 before redshirting. The following season he enrolled for one year at Independence College in Kansas before eventually finding his way to the Houston campus in 2020.

During his three years at the University of Houston, Dell amassed 3,155 yards receiving, 228 receptions, and 32 touchdowns. In his final season at UH, he led the nation in receiving yards (1,398) and touchdowns (17) and was second in receptions (109). He was also selected First Team American Athletic Conference in back-to-back seasons (2021, 2022).

“Every time I step on the field, I feel like I with two chips on both shoulders,” Dell responded when asked about his production. “Every time I step on the field, I feel like I have a point to prove.”

Projected as a late mid-to-late third-day draft pick, Dell is well aware of the need for wide receiver depth the Houston Texans are looking to fill.

“I would love to,” said Dell about being a part of the Houston Texans rebuild. “I love Houston. I feel like it would go well if I went there. If they come to get me, it would be a blessing. I am a Florida boy, but I am also a Houstonian. I feel like I have been out there my whole life. So, it would be great just to get out there and help that rebuild.”

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10 offensive players to watch at the NFL Scouting Combine

With the NFL Scouting Combine this weekend, these 10 offensive players will be ones to keep an eye on

The Minnesota Vikings will be well represented at the NFL Scouting Combine this year. General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O’Connell will both be there along with speaking to the media.

While they are down there, it’s all about information gathering. From the interviews to the on-field drills and tampering, they will be spending a lot of time trying to understand where the markets are at for multiple players.

The Vikings will be looking at both offensive and defensive players at all levels of the draft but this piece is all about offense. Here are 15 offensive players to watch for this week at the scouting combine.

2023 NFL draft film room: Houston WR Nathaniel ‘Tank’ Dell

See for yourself what makes Houston’s Nathaniel “Tank” Dell one of the top wide receiver prospects in the 2023 NFL draft class

It’s officially NFL draft season, so it’s time to get to know the best players at every positions in the 2023 class.

What makes Houston’s Nathaniel “Tank” Dell one of this year’s top wide receiver prospects?

Watch the tape and see for yourself:

Wide receiver prospects for Chargers to watch at 2023 Senior Bowl

Profiling the wide receivers at the 2023 Senior Bowl that could be on the Chargers’ radar.

The Senior Bowl game kicks off on Saturday, February 4th, after a full week of practice, evaluation, and interviews for nearly 100 of college football’s top senior players. To get prepared, Chargers Wire will preview each position group set to compete in Mobile, Alabama, continuing today with the wide receiver group.

Los Angeles will, presumably, be looking for speed at receiver this offseason after failing to consistently stretch the field all season despite Justin Herbert’s talents. But Tom Telesco and Brandon Staley have been clear: speed is nice, but any future Chargers receiver also needs to be able to win at every level of the field.