Jared Koch· Aug 8, 2026
Koch expects Tank Dell to return slowly and start the season fifth in targets among Texans receivers, with limited snaps early, but sees him rising to roughly third in snaps and second or third in touchdowns among the receiving corps as the year progresses.
“So he may start the year getting the fifth-most targets in the room.”
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- Depth Chart CallsTank DellHouston TexansAug 8, 2026
Tank Dell to be 3rd on the depth chart
“But he could just as easily rise up to catch the second or third-most touchdowns at the position, and see the third-most snaps.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsTank DellHouston TexansAug 8, 2026
Tank Dell to be 5th on the depth chart
“So he may start the year getting the fifth-most targets in the room.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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