Overview
- Tennessee reached agreement Friday on a four-year, fully guaranteed $51,134,914 contract with No. 4 pick Carnell Tate that includes a $33,649,028 signing bonus.
- Tate was the top wide receiver selected in the 2026 draft and the highest-drafted receiver in franchise history since the 1970 merger.
- At Ohio State last season, Tate logged 51 catches for 875 yards and nine touchdowns, showing deep-ball speed and strong contested-catch skill.
- The Titans drafted Tate to be a prime target for 2025 No. 1 pick Cam Ward as they rebuild an offense that has struggled the past two years.
- With Tate signed, Tennessee now works to finalize deals for first-round edge Keldric Faulk and second-round linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. before OTAs and minicamp.