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Dell Tabbed Biletnikoff Semifinalist
11/21/2022 9:30:00 AM | Football
Houston junior recognized among 12 players for top FBS receiver award
HOUSTON – University of Houston junior Nathaniel Dell has been named one of 12 semifinalists for the 2022 Biletnikoff Award, which recognizes college football's most outstanding FBS receiver, the Tallahassee Quarterback Club (TQC) Foundation, Inc., announced Monday.
Dell ranks second nationally in receiving touchdowns (14) and receiving yards (1,193). The wide receiver is third in receptions per game (8.5). The Daytona Beach, Fla., native leads the country with 29 touchdown receptions since the start of the 2020 season.
Dell is one of three Texas FBS players on the list, joining TCU's Quentin Johnston and SMU's Rashee Rice. The three-year letterwinner and team captain ranks fourth in Houston single-season history in touchdown receptions (14). He is two receptions shy of moving into the top 10 in the category for single-season history and 29 receiving yards away from 10th.
Fans may vote for Dell once daily on the Biletnikoff Award FanVote page. Fans can vote through Saturday. The award's three finalists will be announced on Tuesday, Nov. 29. The Biletnikoff Award winner will be announced at The Home Depot College Football Awards, airing on ESPN, on Dec. 8, 2022, from 6-7:30 p.m. and will be awarded in Tallahassee, Fla., on Saturday, March 4, 2023.
The semifinalists, finalists, and award recipient are selected by the highly distinguished Biletnikoff Award National Selection Committee, a group of 610 prominent college football journalists, commentators, announcers, Biletnikoff Award winners, and other former receivers.
Fred Biletnikoff, a member of the pro and college football halls of fame, was a consensus All-America receiver at Florida State University and an All-Pro receiver for the Oakland Raiders. He caught 589 passes for 8,974 yards and 76 touchdowns in his 14-year Raiders career from 1965 through 1978. Fred was the Most Valuable Player of Super Bowl XI.
UP NEXT
The University of Houston's regular season finale against Tulsa on Saturday, Nov. 26 will kick off at 6:30 p.m. CT on ESPNU at TDECU Stadium. Fans are encouraged to arrive early as the program will recognize its 17-member senior class prior to kickoff.
Fans may purchase tickets by clicking here.
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Dell ranks second nationally in receiving touchdowns (14) and receiving yards (1,193). The wide receiver is third in receptions per game (8.5). The Daytona Beach, Fla., native leads the country with 29 touchdown receptions since the start of the 2020 season.
Dell is one of three Texas FBS players on the list, joining TCU's Quentin Johnston and SMU's Rashee Rice. The three-year letterwinner and team captain ranks fourth in Houston single-season history in touchdown receptions (14). He is two receptions shy of moving into the top 10 in the category for single-season history and 29 receiving yards away from 10th.
Fans may vote for Dell once daily on the Biletnikoff Award FanVote page. Fans can vote through Saturday. The award's three finalists will be announced on Tuesday, Nov. 29. The Biletnikoff Award winner will be announced at The Home Depot College Football Awards, airing on ESPN, on Dec. 8, 2022, from 6-7:30 p.m. and will be awarded in Tallahassee, Fla., on Saturday, March 4, 2023.
The semifinalists, finalists, and award recipient are selected by the highly distinguished Biletnikoff Award National Selection Committee, a group of 610 prominent college football journalists, commentators, announcers, Biletnikoff Award winners, and other former receivers.
Fred Biletnikoff, a member of the pro and college football halls of fame, was a consensus All-America receiver at Florida State University and an All-Pro receiver for the Oakland Raiders. He caught 589 passes for 8,974 yards and 76 touchdowns in his 14-year Raiders career from 1965 through 1978. Fred was the Most Valuable Player of Super Bowl XI.
UP NEXT
The University of Houston's regular season finale against Tulsa on Saturday, Nov. 26 will kick off at 6:30 p.m. CT on ESPNU at TDECU Stadium. Fans are encouraged to arrive early as the program will recognize its 17-member senior class prior to kickoff.
Fans may purchase tickets by clicking here.
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISE
Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference. Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win when we start Big 12 competition in July 2023.
Click here to rise and be counted.
JOIN The 46ers and The HUDDLE
Fans are invited to join the 46ers and the Huddle to directly support Houston Football. Members provide financial support directly to Houston Football for needs beyond operating budget. For more information about the 46ers and the Huddle, call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (4684) or click here.
STAY CONNECTED
Follow Houston Football on Twitter and Instagram at @UHCougarFB, and "Like" Houston Cougar Football on Facebook.
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