Texans rookie wide receiver shines against Patriots
Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell recovers the ball, after losing his grip, for a touchdown next to New England Patriots cornerback Shaun Wade during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, in Foxborough, Mass. – Tank Dell couldn’t secure the football initially as Davis Mills’ throw ricocheted off his hands.
“He’s extremely fun to coach,” Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik said. “That would be the first thing I have to say about Tank is just he is a joy to coach. He’s always listening, he wants to work. I think I mentioned in the offseason just how hungry he is, how much he prepares, and he knows how much he has to prepare, how different this was in college. And he goes out, and things you talk about he puts on tape, he does. And he’s an elite separator and it shows up.
Signed to a four-year, $5.719 million contract that includes a $1.159 million signing bonus, Dell was drafted with the 69th overall after a trade. He caught 228 career passes for 3,155 yards and 32 touchdowns. “I prayed for this,” Dell said. “I wanted to be here. I even sent a message to them on Instagram. It’s just a blessing to be here.”
“Couldn’t be more happy for Tank,” UH coach Dana Holgersen said when the Texans drafted him. “He loves the city of Houston. He is a special player with explosive ability. For him to continue his career here is as good as it gets.”Dell said he has a “chip on his shoulder,” and has something to prove.Dell, a two-time all-conference selection, caught 109 passes for a nation-high 1,398 yards and 17 touchdowns last season. He finished second in the nation in catches.
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