Tank Dell has impressed the Houston Texans with his work ethic since the 2023 NFL draft.
The third-round receiver has had to play catch-up throughout the spring as he transitions from the pre-draft process to integrating into an NFL offense. Dell’s relentlessness in picking up the Texans’ playbook has earned respect from offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik, who recognizes the challenges Dell faces coming from the Houston Cougars.
“The first thing that jumps off about all these guys is just they come in and they’re hungry and they are come in ready to work,” Slowik said after organized team activities on May 31. “Tank comes from a very different offense at Houston, very, very productive, efficient, but it’s just a different style to what we’re really doing here.”
Dell caught 109 passes for 1,398 yards and 17 touchdowns with the Cougars last season. As the Texans’ offense is more West Coast with a penchant for establishing the run, Dell has had to meet the expectations of a receiver playing in such a system.
Said Slowik: “There’s a bit of a learning curve, and when he’s out on the field, he doesn’t blink. I don’t think anyone has noticed how big of a leap it is because he’s been on it, and he’s been working.”
Dell has also been working as a returner on special teams in the Texans’ offseason workouts.
