Player: Nathaniel “Tank” Dell 

School: Houston

Measurables:

• Height: 5’10”
• Weight: 165
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Graded Wide Receiver Traits:

• Durability: 7/10 (He has been heavily involved since transferring to Houston and has held up, but at only 165 pounds it is a concern how he will hold up)
• Hands: 5/10 (He catches way too many with his body and does not do well extending arms. The passes get way too deep into his frame before he secures it. He struggles on higher passes as well)
• Release: 6/10 (He can get off the line quickly but there are not a lot of examples of him being pressed. We feel like physical corners could derail his routes)
• RAC Ability: 8/10 (Pretty slippery after the catch, speed is good not great so running by players will not be as common in the NFL)
• Route Running: 8/10 (He is a very good route runner but he needs to expand his tree. He also will not go in motion nearly as much as he did in college so adjustments must be made)
• Speed: 7/10 (His speed is somewhat hard to gauge. We think he may be more quick than fast but he is definitely not slow. He is a short strider)
• Strength: 4/10 (He has more strength than you would expect but he is rail thin and could easily have problems with play strength at the NFL)
• Versatility: 5/10 (Cannot imagine he plays anywhere besides the slot due to physical corners being able to beat up on him theoretically)

Prospect Grade: 50/80; 63% (Starter Potential)

Projected Draft Day: 2

Player Comparison: Dede Westbrook

Player Summary:

Tank Dell has one of the best nicknames out there. He is super skinny, but at 5’10 there is hope in our eyes that he can add a few pounds at the next level to better hold up. That being said, he is pretty great after the catch, has good route running, and is fast. He catches far too much with his body and is probably a slot only, but he can be a very productive slot receiver at the next level.