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Carnell Tate

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Carnell Tate
Tate with the Tennessee Titans in 2026
No. 14 – Tennessee Titans
PositionWide receiver
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (2005-01-19) January 19, 2005 (age 21)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight192 lb (87 kg)
Career information
High schoolIMG Academy (Bradenton, Florida)
CollegeOhio State (2023–2025)
NFL draft2026: 1st round, 4th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics as of Week 1, 2026
Receptions4
Receiving yards38
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Carnell Tate (born January 19, 2005) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). Tate played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes, winning the 2024 national championship before being selected fourth overall by the Titans in the 2026 NFL draft.

Early life

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Tate was born on January 19, 2005, and grew up in Chicago, Illinois, where he attended Marist High School his freshman and sophomore years. As a freshman, he caught 28 passes for 444 yards and five touchdowns, with his sophomore year being cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[1] Prior to his junior year in 2021, he transferred to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida.[2]

Tate was a five-star recruit and ranked as the No. 22 prospect nationally at the end of the recruiting cycle. He received 37 total scholarships in his time at IMG, including schools such as Ohio State, Tennessee, LSU, Alabama, and Arizona. On June 20, 2022, Tate announced his commitment to Ohio State.[3][4]

College career

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Tate with the Ohio State Buckeyes in 2024

Tate entered a crowded wide receiver room in his freshman season at Ohio State in 2023.[5] He scored his first collegiate touchdown against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers with a 28-yard reception from Devin Brown.[6] He finished the season appearing in all 13 games, recording 18 receptions for 264 yards and the one touchdown.[7] Tate became a starter across from Jeremiah Smith his sophomore year in 2024.[8] On November 16, in his return to his hometown, he caught two touchdown passes in the Buckeyes' 31–7 win over the Northwestern Wildcats at Wrigley Field.[9] He played a big role in the playoffs for Ohio State, with seven catches for 87 yards in their 28–14 win over the Texas Longhorns in the Cotton Bowl Classic.[10] Ohio State finished the season beating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the College Football National Championship 34–23.[11] For the season, he started all 15 games and had 52 receptions for 733 yards and four touchdowns. Tate returned to Ohio State for his junior season in 2025 again as a starter across from Smith.[12] In a 42–3 win against the Minnesota Golden Gophers, he had a career high nine receptions for 183 receiving yards along with one touchdown.[13] He finished the season with 51 receptions for 875 yards and nine touchdowns. On January 6, 2026, Tate declared for the 2026 NFL draft.[14]

Tate majored in sports industry at Ohio State. He has five total academic honors to date so far during his time at Ohio State. He has gotten two OSU Scholar-Athlete awards, and two Academic All-Big Ten honors.[15]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split
6 ft 2+1⁄4 in
(1.89 m)		192 lb
(87 kg)		31+3⁄4 in
(0.81 m)		10+1⁄4 in
(0.26 m)		6 ft 6 in
(1.98 m)		4.53 s1.61 s2.66 s
All values from NFL Combine[16][17]

Tate was selected in the first round, fourth overall by the Tennessee Titans in the 2026 NFL draft.[18] He joined wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. as the highest drafted wide receiver in Ohio State history.[19] On May 8, 2026, he signed a four-year, $51.1 million contract, which included a $33.6 million signing bonus, with the Titans.[20]

Career statistics

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College

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Legend
Bold Career high
Year Team Games Receiving Rushing
GPGSRecYdsAvgTDAttYdsAvgTD
2023Ohio State 1301826414.7100—0
2024Ohio State 15155273314.1406—0
2025Ohio State 11115187517.292168.00
Career3926121187215.51422211.00

Personal life

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Tate grew up in West Chicago and was raised by his mother, Ashley Griggs. In July 2023, his mother was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting in West Garfield Park, Chicago.[21][22] He often performs a "blowing a kiss" celebration in honor of her.[22]

References

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  1. ↑ Kaufman, Joey (June 20, 2022). "Ohio State football lands commitment from five-star wide receiver Carnell Tate". USA TODAY. Retrieved November 21, 2025.
  2. ↑ O'Brien, Tim (February 9, 2021). "Tate makes decision to transfer to IMG". The Beverly Review. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Carnell Tate Timeline Events". 247sports.com. Retrieved November 21, 2025.
  4. ↑ Kaufman, Joey (June 20, 2026). "Ohio State football lands commitment from five-star wide receiver Carnell Tate". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved May 12, 2026.
  5. ↑ Baird, Nathan (April 2, 2023). "Is Ohio State football's Carnell Tate making a spring push for playing time?". Cleveland.com. Retrieved January 1, 2026.
  6. ↑ Kingsley, Bernelle (December 17, 2024). "40 Facts About Carnell Tate". Facts.net. Retrieved November 24, 2025.
  7. ↑ Means, Stephen (August 12, 2024). "Ohio State football's next superstar receiver says he's ready for the spotlight: 'My time is now'". Cleveland.com. Retrieved January 1, 2026.
  8. ↑ Kaufman, Joey (August 9, 2024). "Ohio State football wide receiver Carnell Tate sets lofty goal for sophomore season". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved January 1, 2026.
  9. ↑ Rittenberg, Adam (November 16, 2024). "Ohio State's Carnell Tate snags 2 TDs in emotional return to Chicago". ESPN. Retrieved January 1, 2026.
  10. ↑ Johnson, Richard (January 19, 2025). "Carnell Tate, Ohio State's other 5-star WR, is OK doing the dirty work—but don't take him for granted". CBS Sports. Retrieved January 1, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Ohio State Wins 9th National Title, Defeats Notre Dame 34-23". Ohio State Buckeyes Athletics. January 20, 2025. Retrieved November 21, 2025.
  12. ↑ Trotter, Jake (December 31, 2025). "Ohio State WR Carnell Tate has always been 'one of those dudes'". ESPN. Retrieved January 1, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Tate's Career Highs Propels Buckeyes in 42-3 Win Over Gophers". Ohio State University. October 4, 2025. Retrieved May 9, 2026.
  14. ↑ Thamel, Pete (January 6, 2026). "Ohio State star WR Carnell Tate declares for NFL draft". ESPN. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
  15. ↑ Harrison, Phil (July 15, 2025). "Two Ohio State football players recognized as Big Ten 'Distinguished Scholar Athletes'". Buckeyes Wire. USA Today. Retrieved November 24, 2025.
  16. ↑ Reuter, Chad; Zierlein, Lance. "Carnell Tate Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
  17. ↑ "Carnell Tate College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
  18. ↑ Wyatt, Jim (April 23, 2026). "Titans Select WR Carnell Tate in First Round of Thursday's NFL Draft". TennesseeTitans.com. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
  19. ↑ Jardy, Adam (April 23, 2026). "Tennessee Titans pick Ohio State WR Carnell Tate in NFL draft first round". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved May 10, 2026.
  20. ↑ Florio, Mike (May 8, 2026). "Titans WR Carnell Tate agrees to terms". NBCSports.com. Retrieved May 9, 2026.
  21. ↑ Hope, Leah (July 17, 2023). "Chicago shooting kills Ashley Griggs, mother of Ohio State football player Carnell Tate". ABC7 Chicago. Retrieved November 23, 2025.
  22. 1 2 "Ohio State's Carnell Tate Plays for His Late Mother: 'I Know She's Watching'". FOX Sports. November 1, 2025. Retrieved April 24, 2026.
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