Carnell Tate draft projections: Compare expert mock drafts for Ohio State WR landing spots originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.Ohio State wide receivers are dominating the NFL, and Carnell Tate is next in line to become a key player for a team's offense.While Tate isn't a unanimous top receiver in the draft, the consensus appears to be that he will be the first wide receiver off the board on Thursday night. Tate had 51 catches for 875 yards and nine touchdowns last year and ended his college career with 1,872 yards over three seasons.Landing spots for wide receivers are always a talking point during the draft, since offense rules the day in the league.
Fans want their teams to add explosiveness on the perimeter, and fantasy football players want to begin their preparation for these players' rookie seasons.Therefore, here's a look at where draft analysts predict Tate will land during the 2026 draft.MORE: Ranking the best Ohio State wide receivers in the NFLCarnell Tate draft projectionsMel Kiper Jr., ESPNKiper's latest mock was released on April 15Round 1, Pick 7: Washington CommandersKiper has the Commanders adding Tate to give Jayden Daniels another weapon in the passing game, pairing him with fellow Buckeye Terry McLaurin. While Kiper has Tate ranked behind Jordan Tyson on his big board, the analyst says teams will value Tate's health over Tyson's durability concerns.Dane Brugler, The AthleticBrugler's latest mock was released on April 15Round 1, Pick 8: New Orleans SaintsBrugler's placement of Tate is the lowest on this list, but not by much.
He has the Ohio State wide receiver going to the Saints to help improve the wide receiver room for second-year quarterback Tyler Shough.Vinnie Iyer, Sporting NewsIyer's latest mock was released on April 6Round 1, Pick 6: Cleveland BrownsThe Browns are a popular landing spot for Tate, but Cleveland is also a candidate to trade back if they get a good offer. Iyer gives Shedeur Sanders a local wide receiver as Cleveland tries to rebuild its offense.Bucky Brooks, NFL.comBrooks' latest mock was released on March 24Round 1, Pick 6: Cleveland BrownsBrooks claims that getting an offensive weapon is a "top priority" for the Browns, as Cleveland addressed the offensive line in free agency.
Tate would immediately become the Browns top wide receiver in 2026.Daniel Jeremiah, NFL.comJeremiah's latest mock was released on March 17Round 1, Pick 6: Cleveland BrownsThe Browns have two first-round picks, and Jeremiah believes Cleveland needs to target wide receiver and offensive line with those picks. The NFL Network analyst then has the Browns landing an offensive tackle with their second pick in the first round.