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Titans Draft WR Carnell Tate Fourth, Eye Top Target

5/26/2026

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Titans Draft Tate

The Tennessee Titans chose wide receiver Carnell Tate with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Coach Robert Saleh said the skill group improved, noting Tate will join Robinson and Elic Ayomanor, who posted 515 receiving yards last season.
Since the A.J. Brown trade left the Titans without a true No. 1 receiver, Quarterback Cam Ward expects Tate to become the top option and deliver an explosive year.

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Tate Drafted

GM Mike Borgonzi (GM) said Tate’s contested catches and burst at the line are key assets for Cam Ward.
OC Brian Daboll (OC) will use motion, bunch sets and close splits to help Tate beat press coverage that hurt Titans receivers last season.
B/R’s NFL Scouting Department named Tate the most pro-ready wide receiver, citing his hands, while the Titans view him as a secondary option behind Jeremiah Smith (teammate).

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Ward Connects Tate

Cam Ward completed a four-of-six hurry-up drive in the first OTA, ending with a touchdown pass to rookie wide receiver Carnell Tate.
Tate recorded six receptions and three would-be touchdowns during the drill, including a deep play-action catch.
The Titans have three more OTA sessions this week, four June practices, a mandatory minicamp on June 16-17, and will start veteran Calvin Ridley opposite Tate alongside Wan'Dale Robinson and sophomore Chimere Dike.

History

Historical Context

In 1998 the Tennessee Oilers drafted wide receiver Kevin Dyson 16th overall, and his play contributed to the franchise’s famous Music City Miracle win in the 1999 playoffs. Now in 2026 the Titans selected Carnell Tate fourth overall under coach Robert Saleh and GM Mike Borgonzi, aiming to rekindle the passing surge that once lifted Tennessee’s offense.

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Titans Draft Tate

The Tennessee Titans chose wide receiver Carnell Tate with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Coach Robert Saleh said the skill group improved, noting Tate will join Robinson and Elic Ayomanor, who posted 515 receiving yards last season.
Since the A.J. Brown trade left the Titans without a true No. 1 receiver, Quarterback Cam Ward expects Tate to become the top option and deliver an explosive year.

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