Overview
- Mel Kiper Jr.’s newest projection sends Tate to New Orleans at No. 8, pairing him with fellow Buckeye Chris Olave in a complementary receiver duo.
- Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt’s mock has the Giants selecting Tate to equip quarterback Jaxson Dart with another top target.
- The consensus around Tate remains top 10 in the 2026 draft, with earlier mocks placing him as high as No. 5 overall.
- Tate’s Ohio State production includes 121 receptions for 1,872 yards and 14 touchdowns, highlighted by 51 catches for 875 yards and nine scores in 2025.
- Evaluators praise his route precision, body control, and reliable hands, with NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein comparing him favorably to Olave and listing him around 6-foot-3, 195 pounds.