2023 NFL Draft Player Profiles: Houston WR Tank Dell

From now until the 2023 NFL Draft takes place, we hope to scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top 10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents. Today I’ll be profiling Houston WR Nathaniel “Tank” Dell.

#1 NATHANIAL “TANK” DELL, WIDE RECEIVER, HOUSTON (JR.) 5110, 165 LBS.

Senior Bowl invite/Combine TBD

MEASUREMENTS

THE GOOD

— Great straight-line speed with good hip flexibility
— Good in any vertical route situation, typically running past defensive backs
— Works well in the slot knowing good aiming points for splitting safeties
— Versatile at the position having worked at the X, Z, and the slot
— Has a great step off the line and releases well causing initial separation
— Great quickness overall being able to go east and west with ease
— Offers big play ability in deep ball situations
— Gives you huge boost in return game

THE BAD

— Very frail frame that is going to cause him issues in press man when bigger guys get hands on him
— Has little to no jump ball ability in his game
— Lacks a sizeable route tree while running a lot of go’s, curls, bubbles, and fewer in breaking routes
— Doesn’t fight through contact well after the catch, making it difficult to get many yards after contact
— Although high energy, doesn’t offer much blocking in the run game given his frail frame
— Doesn’t separate well downfield while coming out of his breaks, though he gets good release off the line
— Worked in heavy spread offense in college which will add to his already big learning curve in the NFL while learning a new offense
— Lacks the strength and size to consistently win on the outside

— Junior prospect from Daytona Beach, Florida
— Three-star recruit by Rivals.