#211 overall · HOU · 77.1 projected half-PPR pts · -45.4 Draft Value
Tank Dell — 2026 Fantasy Outlook
The case for drafting him
Tank Dell has shown up on the stat sheet in each of his first two NFL seasons. In 2023 he hauled in 47 receptions on 75 targets for 709 receiving yards and 7 receiving touchdowns. In 2024 he posted 51 receptions on 81 targets for 667 receiving yards and 3 receiving touchdowns. Averaged across the three-year window of 2023–2025, he has seen 78 targets, caught 49 passes, gained 688 receiving yards, and scored 5 receiving touchdowns per season. The target volume is real, and the 2023 touchdown rate shows the upside is in the profile. If you are building a deep roster and need a late-round flier with a documented role in a Houston passing offense, Dell's track record gives you something to point to.
What the model projects
The projection for Tank Dell in 2026 is 77.1 half-PPR fantasy points. His draft value sits at -45.4, meaning the projection lands below replacement level at the wide receiver position. He ranks WR66 at the position and #211 overall. He is a Tier 9 player on the board. Houston's bye week falls on Week 8.
| Att | Comp | Pass yds | Pass TD | INT | Car | Rush yds | Rush TD | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FG | XP | Half-PPR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 51 | 0 | 75 | 47 | 709 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 141.5 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 43 | 0 | 81 | 51 | 667 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 114.5 |
| 3-yr avg | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 47 | — | 78 | 49 | 688 | 5 | — | — | 128.0 |
The range of outcomes
Dell's profile carries meaningful variance. The three-year averages show consistent target volume but a wide swing in touchdown production — 7 scores in 2023, 3 in 2024 — and that touchdown volatility is the primary driver of his outcome range. A season closer to his 2023 touchdown pace pushes his value well above the 77.1-point projection; a season closer to his 2024 pace keeps him firmly in replacement-level territory. The receiving yardage has been stable in the 667–709 range across both full seasons, so the floor is relatively defined. The ceiling depends almost entirely on red-zone involvement.
How to draft him
Dell does not have a market ADP across public 2026 drafts — he is not being drafted consistently enough across platforms to produce one. That means there is no pick cost to plan around. He is a free agent on draft day in most leagues, available off the waiver wire or as a final-roster add rather than a pick investment. At WR66 and #211 overall, he profiles as a depth piece or a handcuff for managers who already have their starting receivers secured and are looking to fill out a bench with upside.
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Questions drafters ask
In 2023 he caught 47 of 75 targets for 709 receiving yards and 7 receiving touchdowns. In 2024 he caught 51 of 81 targets for 667 receiving yards and 3 receiving touchdowns. Averaged across the 2023–2025 three-year window, he has posted 78 targets, 49 receptions, 688 receiving yards, and 5 receiving touchdowns per season.
The projection is 77.1 half-PPR fantasy points. His draft value is -45.4, placing him below replacement level at wide receiver, ranked WR66 and #211 overall in Tier 9.
Houston is on bye in Week 8, so managers will need a replacement option for that week if Dell is on their roster.
No — Dell does not have a market ADP in 2026 public drafts, meaning he is not being selected consistently enough across platforms to register one. He is effectively available as a waiver-wire or end-of-draft add in most leagues.