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Ohio State Star WR Reveals Plans for NFL Draft
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Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate during his pro day on March 25, 2026. -- Ed Thompson / Steelers Now
COLUMBUS —Ohio State star wide receiver Carnell Tate confirmed at his pro day on Wednesday that he will will be in attendance for the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh .
Typically 15-20 prospects are invited by the NFL to attend the draft in person. Tate is expected to be a top 10 pick.
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Like every year, Ohio State has a slew of NFL prospects. Ohio State could have five prospects drafted in the first round.
Along with Tate, safety Caleb Downs , linebacker Sonny Styles , linebacker/edge rusher Arvell Reese and nose tackle Kayden McDonald are some of the star Buckeyes in this year's draft.
Tate, who stands at 6-foot-2, 192 pounds, ran a 4.53 in the 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine. Tate has 31 3/4 inch arms and 10 1/4 inch hands.
Tate did not run a 40 at his pro day.
"I think I'm a great football player," Tate said . "My speed … the combine is one time, but ultimately I'm a great football player. When you put the pads on, it's another level."
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Tate started 11 games in 2025, recording 51 receptions for 875 yards (17.2 average) and nine touchdowns.
Tate was named second-team Associated Press All-American, first-team All-Big Ten Conference and first-team Academic All-American.
"Ascending "Z" receiver who continues to step out from the shadow of Ohio State teammate Jeremiah Smith. Tate has good size but would benefit from more play strength. He builds momentum quickly on intermediate and deep routes, utilizing speed and tempo to pressure cornerbacks," Lance Zierlein of NFL.com wrote in his scouting report on Tate. "He can win over the top on verticals or separate over the first two levels with route savvy and separation burst. Tate tracks throws at top speed and makes his adjustments to run under them. He combines timing, body control and catch radius to dominate air space and consistently lands on the winning side of contested catches. Pass catching comes effortlessly with soft, strong hands and he consistently works back on throws to keep ballhawks from hawking. Tate displays rare polish for a player his age and has the talent to become a heralded pro within his first three seasons."
Alan Saunders and Brendan Howe provided reporting from Columbus .
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