The Tennessee Titans may have found a major piece for Cam Ward’s passing game when they took Carnell Tate with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, and the rookie wideout already has a pretty clear idea of the kind of player he wants to be.
Tate, the former Ohio State standout, is still settling into Brian Daboll’s offense and learning the daily rhythm of life as an NFL player. But when he spoke with Kurt Warner and Daniel Jeremiah of NFL Network, he didn’t hesitate when asked which current receiver he sees himself in. Tate pointed straight to Los Angeles Rams star Davante Adams.
“I'd probably say [Davante] Adams,” Tate said when asked who he'd compare himself to. “He's done it at an elite level.
He's one of the best. He's continuing to go out there and prove it… That's why I used to wear 17.”
That comparison comes with some real weight. Adams is entering his 13th season and has built a résumé packed with production: six seasons over 1,000 yards, six Pro Bowl selections, and three First-Team All-Pro honors in 2020, 2021, and 2022.
For Tennessee, the hope is obvious. If Tate can grow into anything close to that kind of impact, the Titans will have a legitimate weapon on their hands. He arrives with a chance to step in right away and give a struggling offense the kind of firepower it needs.
Carnell Tate on what he's learned so far in the NFL #TitanUp
— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) August 7, 2026
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At Ohio State, Tate was never the No. 1 target, but he still put together a strong three-year run with 121 catches, 1,872 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns. Now the expectation shifts. In Tennessee, he’s projected to become the main receiving option moving forward.
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