Carnell Tate: Browns' Top WR Pick?

0:00On April 9th, the Cleveland Browns got a glaring hole at wide receiver, and Ohio State's standout Karnel Tate looks like the perfect fix at pick number. 6 in the 2026 NFL Draft Projections say he'll slide right into that spot, making him a no-brainer for a team desperate to boost their passing game, hitting that mark would end a long drought since the Browns last took a wide out in the top 10 with Braille and Edwards back in 2005. That pick didn't pan out huge, and since then, they've whiffed on stars like Justin Jefferson, CD Lamb, and other sliding past in early rounds. Fans are buzzing because Tate's a local hero who could step in as the number one option day one, something Cleveland hasn't homegrown since Josh. Gordon's flash in the pan prime, passing on him risks repeating those old mistakes that left them receiver dry for years. Tate shines in the clutch, topping his class with an 85.7% contest to catch rate on just 14 targets, zero drops, and slick routes that create space without blazing speed.

1:03He makes quarterbacks look sharp just by being open. Grabbing Tate at 6 flips the script on Brown's history, pairing elite talent with their defense to finally contend in the AFC North.