Former Marist wide receiver Carnell Tate was taken by the Tennessee Titans with the fourth overall pick in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday. Tate was one of four Ohio State players drafted.

Tate started his high school career at Marist, where he recorded 28 catches for 444 yards and five touchdowns as a freshman. Tate, who missed his sophomore season because of the COVID-19 pandemic, transferred to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. During his senior year, Tate logged 30 receptions for 777 yards and eight touchdowns.

A five-star recruit out of high school, Tate signed with Ohio State and spent three seasons with the Buckeyes. The 6-foot-3, 190-pounder from Chicago made 121 catches for 1,872 yards and 14 touchdowns in his career at Ohio State. Tate earned All-Big Ten First Team and All-American Second Team recognition during his junior season in 2025.

Tate will join a Tennessee team that finished 3-14 during the 2025-26 season. The Titans are slated to roster a wide receiving corps that includes veterans Calvin Ridley and Wan’Dale Robinson. Chimere Dike and Elic Ayomanor, who were both drafted last year, will also return.