Even though Ohio State is still alive in the College Football Playoff and plans to play a few more games in order to capture another College Football Playoff National Championship, some MFL teams are already looking forward to the 2026 draft. One player that is garnering more and more interest from teams is Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate.
Tate is looking like a top wide receiver in the upcoming Draft, and PFF College would certainly agree. That podcast would even go as far as to say he is not just the No. 1 receiver in the draft, but a potential No. 1 receiver for any team he goes to.
Carnell Tate is a STAR Receiver Prospect⭐️🌰 pic.twitter.com/mX2N3uI6mX
— PFF College (@PFF_College) December 30, 2025
There are many things that make Tate such an enticing pick for any NFL team that chooses to take a chance on him. Not only does Tate have the speed to beat and defender off the line from the snap, but he also has the footwork to break on any type of route to create space on the intermediate throws.
Coming in at 6-foot-3 and 195 pounds, Tate has shown that even with his size, he has the ability to break off the line of scrimmage and burn any defender in front of him. Once he has done that a few times, defenders begin to play a little more off of him so as not to get beaten on the long ball.
The moment a defender gives Tate space, that opens up the short game for him, meaning he has the footwork to make a move on any defender to create space and for a perfect passing window for his quarterback.
Tate has all the tools to make a great NFL wide receiver, and don't be surprised if he goes early in the first round, as there are many teams that could use a difference maker on their team next season.