Saints to host Ohio State's star receiver Carnell Tate on top-30 visit

The New Orleans Saints are expected to host one of this year’s most promising wide receiver prospects, bringing in Ohio State’s Carnell Tate for one of their 30 visits before the 2026 NFL Draft. NewOrleans. Football's Nick Underhill confirmed that Tate is visiting the Saints this week after the wideout told reporters he would be making the trip at the Buckeyes' pro day .

Tate, widely considered one of the top receivers in this year’s class, has drawn top-10 buzz following an impressive junior season at Ohio State, where he totaled over 800 receiving yards and nine touchdowns. His production, paired with his physical tools, has solidified his status as one of the premier offensive weapons available. At 6-foot-3 and 195 pounds, Tate is an exceptionally smooth route runner with a large frame that makes him an ideal perimeter target.

He combines that size with the ability to stretch the field vertically, averaging over 17 yards per reception last season, making him a legitimate deep threat. Ohio State WR Carnell Tate is visiting the Saints this week, according to a source. Tate is 6-foot-2 and 192 pounds with a 78-inch wingspan.

He caught 51 passes for 875 yards and 9 TDs in 2025, posting the best catch rate (77. 3%) among the top receivers in this class despite… — Nick Underhill (@nick_underhill) April 7, 2026 Earlier this year, Tate mentioned on the Downs 2 Business podcast , hosted by teammate Caleb Downs, that one quarterback he’d be excited to play with is Tyler Shough, who is coming off a promising rookie campaign. If the Saints were to select Tate with the No.