The Tennessee Titans fully believe in Cam Ward being their franchise quarterback. No further proof is required beyond the team's decision to select former Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Titans fans should be legitimately excited about what Tate is going to add to Brian Daboll's offense.
Tate was a decorated performer for the Buckeyes. Despite playing opposite a generational wideout in Jeremiah Smith, Tate still produced 51 receptions for 875 yards and nine touchdowns while averaging a dynamic 17.2 yards per catch. Nobody knows this better than an Ohio State columnist, who provided Titans fans with an excellent quote on the team's new wide receiver.
"Carnell Tate really separated himself as the best receiver in the draft because of his ability to catch the deep ball," Scarlet & Game's Ryan Stano said. "He was able to get open last season on go routes and snag nine touchdowns, and that's with missing three games due to injury. His size makes him a good red zone target, as well. Tate rarely drops the ball and is just the next one up in a long line of great Ohio State receivers. If he slides out of the top 10, teams are going to regret letting that happen."
Ohio State expert says Tennessee Titans landed the best wide receiver in the 2026 NFL Draft
Tate came nowhere close to sliding out of the top 10 selections, as Stano warned above. The Titans were bold and confident enough to select him at No. 4 overall. Tate's ability to win vertically should add a dynamic and explosive layer to Daboll's offense.
Tate projects as an instant starter in Tennessee's offense. With weapons like Calvin Ridley, Wan'Dale Robinson, and Chimere Dike on the team, Ward was searching for a bigger-bodied target who can stress defensive backs vertically. Tate should fill that role rather quickly.
The upcoming 2026 campaign is all about supporting Ward's growth as a sophomore quarterback. Surrounding him with weapons this offseason was imperative to invest in his development. Ohio State expert Ryan Stano says Ward and the Titans got a bonafide stud in Tate.
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