Carnell Tate draft projections: Compare expert mock drafts for Ohio State WR landing spots

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Ohio State wide receivers are dominating the NFL, and Carnell Tate is next in line to become a key player for a team's offense.

While Tate isn't a unanimous top receiver in the draft, the consensus appears to be that he will be the first wide receiver off the board on Thursday night. Tate had 51 catches for 875 yards and nine touchdowns last year and ended his college career with 1,872 yards over three seasons.

Landing spots for wide receivers are always a talking point during the draft, since offense rules the day in the league. Fans want their teams to add explosiveness on the perimeter, and fantasy football players want to begin their preparation for these players' rookie seasons.

Therefore, here's a look at where draft analysts predict Tate will land during the 2026 draft.

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Carnell Tate draft projections

Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN

Kiper's latest mock was released on April 15

• Round 1, Pick 7: Washington Commanders

Kiper has the Commanders adding Tate to give Jayden Daniels another weapon in the passing game, pairing him with fellow Buckeye Terry McLaurin. While Kiper has Tate ranked behind Jordan Tyson on his big board, the analyst says teams will value Tate's health over Tyson's durability concerns.