Nathaniel Dell: Dynasty Rookie Draft Advice (2023 Fantasy Football)

The 2023 NFL Draft is in the books, and now it’s time for dynasty rookie drafts. Landing spots and draft capital have been determined, and we’re here with your dynasty rookie draft outlooks. Let’s take a look at what Derek Brown expects of Nathaniel Dell.

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Dynasty Rookie Draft Picks & Predictions: Nathaniel Dell

Nathaniel Dell (Houston)

Stats:

• 2022 (286 FBS WRs, minimum 50 targets)
  • Yards per route run: 27th
  • PFF receiving grade: 11th
• 2021 (251 FBS WRs, minimum 50 targets)
  • Yards per route run: 43rd
  • PFF receiving grade: 12th

• Career
  • Over the last two seasons: 50.4-67.0% slot rate

Scouting report:

• Dell is a rail-thin speedster (165 lbs). He was utilized in the slot, in motion, and in bunch formations at Houston to give him free releases at the line. He’s best suited for slot usage in the NFL.
• Immediately his speed jumps off the page. Quick feet help him beat many nickels off the line. He drops from fourth to second gear easily on curls and comebacks.
• Dell is an early and late separator. He is a precise route runner who is lightning-quick in and out of his breaks. While he can be pushed off his route if corners can get their hands on him, Dell also flashes the ability to separate from the outside with speed releases.
• His ability to stretch the field is a nice wrinkle. He ranked 11th in passer rating when targeted 20-plus yards down the field in 2022 (minimum 20 deep targets).

Player Comp: Marquise Brown

Dynasty Outlook: The slightly framed Dell lasted until the third round when the Houston Texans selected him at the behest of their new quarterback, C.J. Stroud. Dell has been a high-end target earner at Houston over the last two seasons. We’ll see if that translates to the NFL, but he’s worth considering after the third round of rookie drafts. He’ll be duking it out with John Metchie, Noah Brown, and Xavier Hutchinson for a Week 1 starting job. 

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