Carnell Tate says Commanders WR Terry McLaurin looks out for him
Carnell Tate and Terry McLaurin are both Ohio State alums and could line up together with Commanders next season.
The Washington Commanders have the No. 7 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, which takes place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in only six days. There is a ton of speculation over which player the Commanders will select in the first round, or if they'll trade back to gain draft capital, since they are limited on picks in 2026.
The Commanders still have plenty of needs to fill, and they are absolutely open for business during the draft. However, if Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate is still on the board, the Commanders may be hard-pressed to drop out of that spot. Tate recently spoke with Rich Eisen on "The Rich Eisen Show," and his Ohio State connection to Terry McLaurin was broached.
Rich Eisen to Carnell Tate on his #Commanders visit: “McLaurin’s not going to let you out of the building” Tate: “… He say [we] welcome you with open arms” (🎥: @RichEisenShow ) pic. twitter. com/nUr7IUKHNj — brandon (@JayDanielsMVP) April 16, 2026 First, Eisen asks Tate where he's going next.
It's the New York Giants and the Commanders as his final two top 30 visits in 2026. "McLaurin's not gonna let you out of the building," Eisen tells Tate. Tate laughs and says, "No, that's my guy whenever I need things.