Ten games into the 2023 NFL season, it’s evident that Nick Caserio hit a home run in the April draft.
Still cannot get over this Tank Dell route. pic.twitter.com/mmfCol6NaH
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The Houston Texans’ second overall pick, C.J. Stroud, formerly of Ohio State, has displayed remarkable performance with 223 completions, 2962 yards, 17 touchdowns, five interceptions, a 99.3 quarterback rating, rookie records, and even a spot in the NFL Hall of Fame due to his Week 9 standout game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Most receiving yards by a Texans WR through their first 7️⃣ career games:
♦️ Andre Johnson – 495 yds ⁰♦️ Tank Dell – 454 yds ⁰♦️ DeAndre Hopkins – 416 yds pic.twitter.com/9E0z5QLL7q— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) November 8, 2023
Within Stroud’s impressive stats, the impact of another rookie, third-round pick Nathaniel “Tank” Dell, is notable. Dell has caught 42 of Stroud’s completions, accumulating 659 yards and contributing to six touchdowns over seven starts. Dell represents 22.2% of Stroud’s yardage, 18.8% of his completions, and an impressive 35.3% of his touchdowns.
Although historical data might eventually reveal the most valuable rookie duo in NFL history, for now, Stroud and Dell claim that title.
The Houston Texans are the first team to cash their season win total over🔥
Over 5.5 wins ✅ pic.twitter.com/dP4XQWIUJl
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Even in comparison to the greatness of Andre Johnson and DeAndre Hopkins, Stroud’s connection with Dell stands out. If Tank Dell has a place on the Texans’ wide receiver Mt. Rushmore, credit goes to C.J. Stroud for putting him there.
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