A 1st-round pick (4th overall) in the 2026 NFL Draft out of Ohio State, Carnell Tate has built an NFL career since. Now with TEN, he's in his 1st NFL season. His air-yards share stands out most — the 100th percentile at the position.
Size
6'2", 192#
College
Ohio State
Draft
Rd 1, 4th overall (2026)
Seasons
2026–2026
2026 ScoutIndex Rating · WR
Methodology77th percentile among WRs
6 games · 44 targets
2026 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed19▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burstno data▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.
Agilityno data▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).
Size54▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands79▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat88▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability3▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share96▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Share100▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency32▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume92▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
| Season | Tm | SI | G | Pass yds | Pass TD | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | TEN | 57.9 | 6 | 29 | 344 | 1 |
Career profile
Across 1 NFL season on file, Carnell Tate has played in 6 regular-season games, all with TEN.
As a receiver he has caught 29 passes for 344 yards and 1 touchdown.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most receiving yards in a game145 on 9 catches vs BAL, 2026 Week 4
2026 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 8 2.7/g | 71 24/g | 0 |
| Away | 3 | 21 7.0/g | 273 91/g | 1 |
| In division | 2 | 7 3.5/g | 76 38/g | 1 |
| Out of division | 4 | 22 5.5/g | 268 67/g | 0 |
| In wins | 1 | 6 6.0/g | 70 70/g | 1 |
| In losses | 5 | 23 4.6/g | 274 55/g | 0 |
| On grass | 3 | 16 5.3/g | 210 70/g | 0 |
| On turf | 3 | 13 4.3/g | 134 45/g | 1 |
| Outdoors | 6 | 29 4.8/g | 344 57/g | 1 |
2026 game log
Carnell Tate — common questions
- What position does Carnell Tate play?
- Carnell Tate is listed as a WR.
- Which teams has Carnell Tate played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Carnell Tate has played for TEN (2026).
- Where did Carnell Tate go to college?
- Carnell Tate played college football at Ohio State.
- When was Carnell Tate drafted?
- Carnell Tate was selected in round 1, 4th overall, of the 2026 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Carnell Tate scored?
- Carnell Tate has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
- What is Carnell Tate's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Carnell Tate rated 57.9 for 2026, the 77th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
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Top teammates, last season on file
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- Fernando MendozaQB · pick 1
- David BaileyLB · pick 2
- Jeremiyah LoveRB · pick 3
- Arvell ReeseLB · pick 5
- Mansoor DelaneCB · pick 6
- Sonny StylesLB · pick 7
- Jordyn TysonWR · pick 8
- Spencer FanoOT · pick 9
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