Carnell Tate: Dream Trio for Cowboys?

0:00On April 14th, Ohio Statewide Receiver Carnot Tate is turning heads as the top prospect in the 2026 NFL Draft Class. Standing 6'2 and weighing 192 pounds, he's got the size and skills that Scouts love. Many see him as the best receiver available, with projections putting him high in the first round. Ohio State's got a rich history here, over the last 10 years, seven Buckeye-Wide receivers win in the first three rounds. If Tate goes first round like expected, it'd be the fifth straight draft with a Columbus product that high, joining names like Garrett Wilson and Marvin Harrison Jr. For the Cowboys, Tate could supercharge an offense already clicking with CD-LAM and George Pickens. Adding his route running and outside presence would give Dak Prescott even more weapons, letting coordinators mix and match spots on the field. That said, teams might prioritize defense early, maybe letting Tate slide toward Dallas's 12th pick. But with Pickens likely playing on the franchise tag next year, the Cowboys aren't shopping for receivers high.

1:05They've said best player available. Rules, like when they grabbed LAM 17th overall in 2020. Picture LAM, Pickens, and Tate lighting it up. That's a dream trio for years. Still, long-term contracts loom so a Tate Pick might signal bigger moves down the line, keeping Dallas flexible as the draft shapes up.