Titans Land X-Receiver Tate, Perfect Fit for Ward

0:00On April 24, Titans jumped on Ohio State wide receiver Karnel Tate early in the 2026 NFL draft right after the first three picks. They missed out on the buzzed about running back, Jeremiah Love. But GM Mike Borgonzi stayed cool and grabbed Tate as the perfect fit for quarterback, Cam Ward. Tate was always in the mix if Love went off the board and now he's set to be Ward's go-to guy. Titans already added Wandel Robinson last year, but Tate brings that true number one receiver vibe right away. Draft expert Marcus Mosher lit up over the pick, calling Tate the ideal ex-receiver who runs every route without dropping a pass. Fans are hyped because he's versatile across all spots and ready to produce from day one. Last season with the Buckeyes, Tate had zero drops, none at all, while playing second fiddle to Jeremiah Smith. That reliability is huge for building Ward's confidence, like sinking free throws in a row. Guys like Mackay Lemon or Jordan Tyson might flash more, but Tate steps in as the pro-level weapon Tennessee needs

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