What should Titans fans expect from Carnell Tate? Projecting the first rounder's season
Tate is already Tennessee's WR1.
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Fair or not, the Tennessee Titans thrust wide receiver Carnell Tate into esteemed company when they made him the fourth pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Top-five selections at wide receiver are still rare, and living up to the expectations that come with it has proven difficult. Two-way star Travis Hunter is still finding his footing after being taken second overall a year ago; Ohio State brethren Marvin Harrison Jr.
is quickly becoming the poster child for falling short of the generational label. Corey Davis still gives Titans fans flashbacks, Amari Cooper hit his stride on his second team, and Sammy Watkins' injuries defined his struggles. As the co-star to Cameron Ward, Tate will be asked to have a similar impact to what Ja'Marr Chase found with Joe Burrow.
It's a high bar to clear, and one that merely sniffing would be a win for Tennessee. Ahead of his rookie season, let's take a look at how Tate might produce as Tennessee's top wide receiver. Carnell Tate rookie projections I tried my hand at a projection model to forecast the 2026 season, both to examine how rookies may fit in their new roles and to give myself an extra resource for the fantasy football season.