Titans Draft Ohio State's Carnell Tate at No. 4

The Tennessee Titans selected Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate with the fourth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday night in Nashville, pairing the highly touted prospect with quarterback Cam Ward to bolster a struggling offense.

Tate, a 6-foot-3, 195-pound junior, emerged as one of the draft's top talents despite playing in the shadow of star teammates during his three seasons with the Buckeyes. He recorded 121 receptions for 1,872 yards and 14 touchdowns across 39 games, catching a pass in 37 of them. His production surged in 2025, when he hauled in 51 catches for 875 yards and nine touchdowns in just 11 games, averaging 17.2 yards per reception despite missing time due to injury. The previous year, as a sophomore, Tate contributed 52 receptions for 733 yards and four scores over 15 games, helping Ohio State secure the 2024 national championship.

Analysts praised Tate's versatility and athleticism. One scouting report likened him to Philadelphia Eagles receiver DeVonta Smith, highlighting his height, wingspan and ability to extend for catches. "He is a bouncy athlete who can climb the ladder over defenders at the catch point," the report noted. Another compared...