Titans Snag Tate: Elite WR for Ward

0:00It's April 24th, from breaking news to Sunday matchups. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI. Tennessee Titans just snagged Ohio State wide receiver, Carnell Tate, with the fourth pick in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. He's the first receiver off the board on Thursday night, marking Ohio State's sixth first round wide-out since 2022. At six with two, Tate brings elite route running and deepball tracking that made him a day-one starter prospect. Tate burst onto the scene as a freshman in spring 2023, hauling in 18 catches for 264 yards and a touchdown, despite being behind NFL bound stars. He leveled up big as a sophomore on the National Championship Squad, with 52 receptions, 733 yards and 4 scores. Even with an injury cutting his junior year to 11 games, he posted 51 grabs for 875 yards and 9 touchdowns. Titans and analysts are buzzing about how Tate fits the Titans rebuild around young quarterback

1:01Cam Ward. Tennessee desperately needs reliable targets, and Tate's polish and body control make him a pro-ball threat right away. His ability to eat up ground with long strides and sync up on deep balls has everyone seeing AJ Green vibes. Coaching staff and execs projected Tate to the Titans at number 4 post-combine, praising his size, versatility, and character. Nick Baumgardner gave the pick of B+. Loving the immediate help for Ward, but noting other values like defensive backs still on the board. Mike Sando highlighted how new offensive coordinator Brian Dable craves offensive weapons, especially after signing Wandaile Robinson this off season. This move arms Tennessee with the polished receiver core ready to roll, setting up explosive plays for years. Titans nation get hyped. Tate's about to light up the league.