History of Tank Dell in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: November 25, 2025

Nathaniel Jasper "Tank" Dell Jr. is a professional American football wide receiver currently playing for the Houston Texans in the NFL. Dell's college football career spanned multiple institutions, including Alabama A&M Bulldogs, Independence Community College, and Houston Cougars before being drafted into the NFL.

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October 29, 1999: Tank Dell's Birth

On October 29, 1999, Nathaniel Jasper "Tank" Dell Jr. was born. He would later become a professional football wide receiver.

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2020: Transfer to University of Houston

In 2020, Tank Dell transferred to the University of Houston and in his first year, led the team with 29 receptions for 428 yards and three touchdowns over eight games.

2021: Led University of Houston Team

In 2021, Tank Dell led the University of Houston team with 90 receptions for 1,329 yards with 12 touchdowns.

2022: Continued Success at Houston

In 2022, Tank Dell continued his success at the University of Houston, achieving 100 receptions for 1,398 receiving yards and 17 receiving touchdowns in 13 games.

2023: Drafted by Houston Texans and Season-Ending Injury

In 2023, Tank Dell was drafted by the Houston Texans in the third round, 69th overall. During Week 13 against the Denver Broncos, Tank Dell suffered a season-ending fractured fibula that required surgery. He ended the season with 47 catches for 709 yards and seven touchdowns.

April 27, 2024: Injured in Shooting

On April 27, 2024, Tank Dell sustained minor injuries from a shooting in Sanford, Florida, and was hospitalized.

2024: Season-Ending Knee Injury

During the Texans’ Week 16 matchup in 2024 against the Kansas City Chiefs, Tank Dell suffered a season-ending knee injury that included a dislocated knee, multiple torn ligaments, and meniscus damage. Before the injury, Dell had 51 catches for 667 yards and three touchdowns.