The Kansas City Chiefs are gearing up for the draft, and one name on their radar is Ohio State's standout receiver, Carnell Tate. With wide receivers always in high demand, it's no shocker that Tate is making the rounds with several teams, including a pre-draft visit with the Chiefs.
Tate's itinerary is packed, featuring stops with the Tennessee Titans, New Orleans Saints, Washington Commanders, and New York Giants. He's already met with the Cleveland Browns, and each of these teams is eyeing a top ten draft pick. The big mystery remains: where will this 6’2”, 192-pound talent land?
While Chiefs GM Brett Veach has hinted at other positional priorities, snagging an Ohio State receiver is rarely a bad call. During Tate's college stint, he played alongside top-tier talents like Emeka Egbuka and Marvin Harrison Jr., and more recently, Jeremiah Smith. Despite not always being the go-to guy, Tate shone brightly last season with 51 receptions, 875 yards, and nine touchdowns in just 11 games-without a single drop, according to Pro Football Focus.
Scouts are buzzing about Tate's potential. One NFC area scout even compared his route running and body control to a young Justin Jefferson at LSU.
The Chiefs, meanwhile, are evaluating their receiver corps, which showed flashes of brilliance but struggled with consistency and drops late in the season. Tate's impeccable hands could be just what they need. Past draft picks like Skyy Moore and Xavier Worthy have had mixed results, plagued by injuries and inconsistency.
With two first-round picks, the Chiefs have the flexibility to make a bold move if they decide Tate is the answer to their receiving woes. Whether they prioritize him, a pass rusher, or an offensive lineman, Kansas City is poised to make strategic decisions come April.