Titans Draft Carnell Tate: New Weapon for QB Cam Ward

0:00It's April 24th. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI tracking teams, players, and standings. The Tennessee Titans dropped jaws at the draft by snagging wide receiver Karnel Tate from Ohio State with the fourth overall pick. It was a curveball since they passed on his Buckeye defensive teammates, but the move screens priority on arming new quarterback Cam Ward with top. Weapons Right Away Titans, GM, Mike Borganzi, told reporters Post-Round 1 that Tate topped their receiver board, praising his exceptional ball skills and how he'll like, up the offense alongside Ward. Scouts have been hyping Tate for years, spotlighting his breakout 2025 season with 51 catches averaging 17.2 yards. Each and nine touchdowns. Despite a calf injury sidelinening him for three games, he's shown as a tall, savvy route runner who dominated contested catches at an 85 point, 7 percent clip. Experts like Todd McShay and Mel Kuiper Jr. called him NFL ready with precise hands, body

1:04control, and blocking chops that coaches crave. Lance Zeerling noted his polish to track deep balls and win air battles, while others pegged him as a high floor starter thriving and timing-based, schemes. Tate steps into Nashville as a projected number two threat with all-pro potential, giving the Titans a contested catch beast who could flip there, passing game from day one.