Titans draft Carnell Tate: Fantasy outlook for Titans offense, Dynasty value for Tennessee's new receiver
Titans select Carnell Tate at No. 4: What it means for fantasy football
The Tennessee Titans selected wide receiver Carnell Tate from Ohio State with the fourth pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Tate is expected to be a key target for quarterback Cam Ward as the Titans aim to improve their performance.
The Tennessee Titans have selected Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver and former IMG Academy star Carnell Tate with the fourth pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on April 23.
He marks the first pick of the Robert Saleh era as the Titans try to turnaround their misfortunes from recent years. Tate will immediately be the top-target for Tennessee as they continue to build around former No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward.
"I'm a reliable target for him," he said of Ward from the draft stage shortly after being selected.
Carnell Tate is a an elite pass catcher already. His ability to track the football in the air and high-point it over defenders is probably his best skill. He has good recognition of the soft spot in zones, slipping out of coverage and securing yardage downfield. He scored five touchdowns of 40 or more yards during his final season, separating himself as a true downfield threat.
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Carnell Tate (17) catches a pass against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the first half of the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio.
He immediately pairs with former No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward to form a young quarterback-receiver tandem in Nashville. Tate will be the top option for Tennessee from the day he steps onto the field. He'll be able to build a relationship with Ward for years to come and be a threat in the AFC South as a playmaker.
Carnell Tate is known for his elite pass-catching ability, tracking the football well in the air and high-pointing it over defenders, along with a strong recognition of soft spots in zone coverage.
Carnell Tate scored five touchdowns of 40 or more yards during his final season at Ohio State, showcasing his capability as a downfield threat.
Carnell Tate will be playing alongside quarterback Cam Ward, who was the No. 1 overall pick in the previous draft.
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Carnell Tate appeared in 39 games for Ohio State, catching 121 passes for 1,872 yards with 14 touchdowns. His final season as a Buckeye saw him put up career-best in recieving yards (875) and touchdowns (9), coming one reception short of tying his career-high in receptions (51) despite playing in the fewest games in his career.
This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Carnell Tate picked by Tennessee Titans in NFL draft Round 1