Titans' Tate Pick Stuns NFL, Fans Question Move

0:00It's April 24th. Welcome to NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story. Tennessee Titans drop jaws across the NFL, snatching Ohio State Whiteout, carnell Tate with the fourth overall pick in the 2026 draft. Folks expected them to beef up the defense since head coach Robert Salah lives for that side of the ball. Tate balled out as a key target for the Buckeyes over two seasons. In 2024, he hauled in 52 catches for 733 yards and four touchdowns, even sharing shine with Amika Egbuca and Jeremiah Smith. Then in 2025, 51 receptions, 875 yards, nine scores, still not the main man. Fans and analysts lit up, questioning the move since the Titans craved head rushers. They ranked 13th in sacks last year, leaning heavy on Jeffrey Simmons' 11. They added John Franklin Myers in free agency, but top-edge talents like David Bailey went early, leaving plenty on the board.

1:01Other receivers arguably outshine Tate 2, like Arizona State's Jordan Tyson, with his 1,101 yards and 10 touchdowns in. 2024, or USC's McCye Lemon, by Letnikoff winner, with 79 grabs for 1,156 yards and 11 scores. Tate's smooth routes and ball skills make him a safe bet for Cam Ward, but stepping up as the top option in Tennessee's room with guys like Calvin. Ridley around brings real heat, and that what if talk on past upstarts won't fade anytime soon.