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At the Titans' open OTA, rookie Carnell Tate, the No. 4 overall pick, shined with six receptions and three would-be touchdowns, including a deep TD pass from Cam Ward, signaling quick chemistry and a potential Week 1 starter role despite a deep receiver room.
In Thursday’s third Titans OTA open to reporters, Cam Ward looked leaner and delivered several impressive throws as he led a late hurry-up drive that ended with a Carnell Tate TD; Will Levis and Hendon Hooker split reps with Levis going 10-of-14 and Hooker 8-of-12 with an interception. Tate stood out with three touchdowns and multiple catches, while undrafted Hank Beatty and Tyren Montgomery contributed, and several veterans were out since OTAs are voluntary. The Titans head into three more practices next week.
Day 1 of Tennessee’s two‑day rookie minicamp featured eight draft picks, 11 undrafted free agents, five veterans and 58 tryouts. The drafted group largely conditioned indoors (Carnell Tate), while the rest competed in drills. Tryout QBs Derek Robertson, Kaidon Salter and Cade McNamara were on display, with Robertson going 11 of 12 early before later interceptions. Tyren Montgomery impressed early for the undrafted group; Xavier Restrepo looked leaner and productive among veterans. Interceptions came from Myles Purchase and Mysonne Pollard in 7-on-7, and several youngsters (Ballard, Beatty, Weber) showed moments. Day 2 is set as reporters will hear from coaches beforehand.
NASHVILLE — The Titans added eight players in the 2026 draft, with Carnell Tate and Keldric Faulk drawing the strongest praise from analysts. The class also features Anthony Hill Jr., Fernando Carmona, Nick Singleton, Jackie Marshall, Pat Coogan and Jaren Kanak, and most evaluations place the haul in the A-range to B-range, viewing it as a solid foundation to support Cam Ward under coach Robert Saleh, though some critiques point to questions about top-end playmakers beyond Tate and some Day 2 picks.
The Titans used a draft-night double to land Carnell Tate with the fourth pick and then trade back into the first round to grab Auburn edge Keldric Faulk at 31, with GM Mike Borgonzi praising Tate’s big-play ability and Faulk’s defensive fit and high character as two young, versatile additions.
Fernando Mendoza goes No. 1 to the Raiders as expected, but Round 1 quickly turns into a chaos-filled night with notable moves including the Cardinals failing to trade down for Jeremiyah Love, the Titans drafting Carnell Tate at No. 4, Jordyn Tyson to the Saints, Ty Simpson to the Rams at 13, the Jets adding Kenyon Sadiq and Omar Cooper Jr, the Eagles trading up for Makai Lemon, and the Browns and Seahawks adding spread-out weapons in Concepcion and Price.
The Tennessee Titans selected Ohio State WR Carnell Tate with the fourth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, adding a 6-2, 192-pound playmaker who totaled 121 receptions for 1,872 yards and 14 TD in three seasons at Ohio State (including 875 yards and 9 TD in 2025). Tate expressed gratitude for the Titans’ belief in him after meeting with the team during the pre-draft process, and hopes to help boost Tennessee’s passing game alongside QB Cam Ward.
Daniel Jeremiah's final 2026 NFL Draft mock has the New York Giants drafting Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love at No. 5 and Ohio State WR Carnell Tate at No. 10 to boost the offense around Jaxson Dart, a path some analysts endorse for upside but one the author questions due to the general risk of investing a first-round running back and the desire to leverage later-round RB value.
Connor Rogers’ final 2026 NFL mock draft has the Jets taking Arvell Reese as a versatile defender and the Cowboys adding Carnell Tate at receiver, plus a full first-round slate of picks across the league.
Mark Tyler’s final Washington Commanders mock combines his board with the Pro Football Network simulator to draft Carnell Tate at 7 (WR) in Round 1, Malik Muhammad at 71 (CB) in Round 3, Adam Randall at 147 (RB) in Round 5, Jack Kelly at 187 (LB) in Round 6, Pat Coogan at 209 (C) in Round 6, and Bishop Fitzgerald at 223 (S) in Round 7, prioritizing WR and surrounding Jayden Daniels with playmakers while filling needs at CB, RB, LB, OL, and safety.
With the 2026 NFL Draft looming, the New York Giants are reportedly weighing wideouts Jordyn Tyson (Arizona State) and Carnell Tate (Ohio State) for the No. 5 pick, with Tate seen as the lower-risk top-10 option. Insider mock drafts are mixed: one has Tyson at 5, another at 10, and some even suggest a trade-down to target an edge like Arvell Reese. ESPN's Jordan Ranaan lists multiple players for picks 5 and 10. The story centers on adding pass-game weapons for quarterback Jaxson Dart while weighing other positional options.
With the 2026 NFL draft nearing, Breer analyzes the Jordan Tyson vs. Carnell Tate showdown for the first WR off the board. Tyson offers size, explosiveness and upside but durability questions; Tate is a smoother, more proven route-runner with less risk. The Giants are among teams connected to both at the top of the board. The piece also covers Jermod McCoy’s injury impact on corner stock, Francis Mauigoa’s back-surgery timing, Caleb Downs’s draft ceiling, and potential moves by the Bucs, Bengals, and Chiefs, plus Vrabel addressing off-field photos to keep focus on the players.
As the 2026 NFL Draft approaches (April 23, 8:00 p.m. ET), this piece argues against the overanalysis of top prospects and debunks myths about six players: Fernando Mendoza (Indiana QB) isn’t just RPO-dependent and shows advanced field-reading; Carnell Tate (Ohio State WR) can be a true No. 1 in the right system; KC Concepcion (Texas A&M WR) isn’t just a gadget player and has strong route and playmaking ability; Eli Stowers (Vanderbilt TE) offers receiving upside even if blocking isn’t his forte yet; Kadyn Proctor (Alabama OT) has improved blocking and athleticism despite past weight concerns; Caleb Downs (Ohio State DB) may be faster than some evaluators expect and remains a high-end defensive prospect. The piece champions focusing on tape over draft-day narratives.
NFL Network analyst Bucky Brooks answers seven burning questions for the 2026 Draft: the Jets at No. 2 are favored to take an edge defender (David Bailey) over Arvell Reese; Jeremiyah Love could be the first RB taken in the top five; Caleb Downs profiles as a top-10 safety; Ty Simpson’s draft range looks like late first to mid-second round; Akheem Mesidor’s age is unlikely to derail his stock; Carnell Tate is projected as the first WR off the board; and Carson Beck may be the third QB selected, with other factors shaping the class.
Tony Grossi weighs Browns draft chatter: Carnell Tate is his top pick at No. 6 but he doubts the team will take him; he frets over how Spencer Fano would fit and how the offensive line could be shuffled; Garrett trade talk looms as a potential June move; he also makes Bud Clark (TCU safety) his preferred late-round target for a true ball hawk, and critiques Andrew Berry’s 2025 selections while suggesting Ty Simpson or Jeremiyah Love could influence future high-pick moves.