Carnell Tate on playing like Davante Adams and why you should draft Ohio State players

Carnell Tate had a plan; three years at Ohio State, then a place at the NFL Draft. Despite having his path to touches and targets blocked by first round picks Marvin Harrison Jr. and Emeka Egbuka early in his career, he's set to be a potential top 10 pick when the 2026 NFL Draft kicks off — three years after arriving in Columbus, Ohio.

In between a modest April workload — his seven top 30 visits reinforce the idea most teams think he'll be drafted before the bulk of the league makes its first round selections — Tate stopped by to talk about his career and what comes next. He's partnered with PayPal to knock out some pre-draft interviews and showcase his new sponsorship with a brand that's been around for (prepare to feel old) his entire life. Here's what he had to say about playing with some incredible wideouts, how his teammates will do in the pros and how an exercise bike gave him the toughest workout of his life.

On how playing in the Big Ten's "WRU" sharpened his skills "It only helps. Each and every one of you guys are competing to be the top receiver. We're all learning from each other and just, overall, taking things from each other and going out there and putting them into the field.

" On making the leap from good to great, and powering his way through contested catches "It was just a mindset change overall. Then it was also my third year. So I mean typically, I wanted to be in a three and out [to the NFL] plan.