Titans Rookie WR Proving to be the Right Choice

The Tennessee Titans made a controversial choice by drafting Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Despite the initial criticism, Tate has been impressing everyone in the early stages of training camp. During a recent practice, Tate showcased his talents by making a spectacular one-handed catch from quarterback Cam Ward, adding to his collection of highlight reel moments.

Tate, who never had the opportunity to prove himself as a top No. 1 wide receiver in college while playing behind other talented receivers, still managed to amass 121 catches for 1,872 yards and 14 touchdowns at Ohio State from 2023-25. His ability to capitalize on opportunities at Ohio State is a testament to his skill set. Interestingly, Tate is not the first to play behind multiple elite wide receivers at Ohio State, as Jaxon Smith-Njigba, a highly regarded NFL wide receiver, did the same during his college career.

While it is too soon to determine if Tate will reach the same level as Smith-Njigba, his impressive performance in training camp so far suggests that the Titans made the right choice by selecting him in April. The true test will be in live action during the preseason games, and if Tate continues to excel, it will further solidify the Titans' decision.