Fantasy Rookie Profile: Carnell Tate in redraft leagues

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TL;DR

Tennessee Titans rookie Carnell Tate is expected to take on a significant role in the team's wide receiver lineup, potentially stepping into the WR1 position next season. His development alongside Cam Ward is anticipated to be exciting for fantasy football enthusiasts.

Key points

Carnell Tate is a rookie wide receiver for the Tennessee Titans.
He is expected to step into the WR1 role next season.
Tate may also serve as the WR2 in 2026.
He will be developing alongside quarterback Cam Ward.
Calvin Ridley is currently on the team.

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We are diving into some fantasy football content this offseason as we look to bring in all sorts of football fans to Vikings Wire. It is arguably the most popular game that is around football, so not dipping our toes into the proverbial pool wouldn't make sense.

What we will start with is some rookie profiles, and where they fit into the landscape of the team they were drafted by. Next up, Tennessee Titans wide receiver Carnell Tate.

Tate is likely to step into the WR1 role next season but can enjoy some decent target share as the team's WR2 in 2026. Calvin Ridley remains on the team, but if Tate were to take over the role later in the season, it would not surprise me. He is going to be really fun to watch develop with the team's former top overall pick, Cam Ward.

Depth Chart Situation

Calvin Ridley
Carnell Tate
Wan'Dale Robinson

Skill Players Around Him

Tony Pollard, RB
Calvin Ridley, WR
Wan'Dale Robinson, WR
Gunnar Helm, TE

2026 Stat Projections

Stat projections are done by ESPN's Mike Clay

76 Receptions
1,021 Receiving Yards
4 Touchdowns
207 Fantasy Points

Reason to Believe in Carnell Tate in 2026: Talent

Carnell Tate was a top-five talent for a lot of draft analysts this year, and he brings that now to Tennessee. Calvin Ridley has had some ups and downs over the year, so the target share and work are prime for the taking. If Tate remains healthy, he is good enough to take over the WR1 role that way alone.

2026 Outlook

Carnell Tate deserves to be a top-five pick in rookie drafts and can be a mid-round value in redraft leagues, as we discuss. He should finish the season as the WR1 and get over the 1,000-yard mark. His touchdown numbers will really determine how much of a WR2 he can be in fantasy, but he is safely in that fold. Tate will demand the target share; he can work the short to intermediate levels of the field while Ridley works the outside. The result will be Tate being targeted early and often throughout the season.

Q&A

What role is Carnell Tate expected to play in the Titans' offense?

Carnell Tate is likely to step into the WR1 role next season, with the potential for a strong target share as the WR2 in 2026.

Who is Carnell Tate's quarterback in the Tennessee Titans?

Carnell Tate will be developing alongside Cam Ward, the team's former top overall pick.

How does Calvin Ridley's presence affect Carnell Tate's fantasy value?

Calvin Ridley's presence may limit Tate's immediate target share, but Tate could take over the WR1 role later in the season, enhancing his fantasy value.