Nathaniel “Tank” Dell did it all in 2021. The former FCS wideout transferred into the program in 2020 and enjoyed a strong first year on campus. But his second season as a Cougar featured spectacular play after spectacular play, and the statistics back it up. Dell finished 12th in the FBS with 1,329 receiving yards, 13th with 90 receptions, and eighth with 12 touchdowns. As a sophomore, he concocted four games of 150 receiving yards or greater, including an unforgettable 165-yard, 3-touchdown performance to upend a 7-0 SMU squad.
Apparently, that wasn’t enough for everyone to take notice.