Ohio State ‘Game Changer’ Carnell Tate Could See Himself as a Jet

Many NFL groups may use the abilities of Ohio State wideout Carnell Tate. And Tate can see himself in many alternative conditions. He freely talked about the groups he met with on the NFL Combine in Indianapolis this week and speculated about seeing himself lining up and serving to the offenses of the Saints, the Chiefs, the Commanders and the Giants.

“If you want a game changer,” the valuable pass-catcher (he turned 21 final month) informed reporters Friday, “you got one right here.”

Tate additionally had some ideas about teaming up on the Jets with fellow Ohio State first-round WR Garrett Wilson, who wrapped up his Buckeyes profession two seasons earlier than Tate began his three-season keep in 2023.

“It would be a great opportunity to play next to a former wide receiver at Ohio State,” he mentioned. “Me and G-5 have a good relationship. Whenever I want him, he mentioned I may attain out to him.

“I feel like we could complement each other well. He can do all the short routes and the intermediate thing, he can make fantastic catches. And I can go stretch the field next to him.”

Tate is not a burner — his 40 time, which might be recorded on the Combine on Saturday, is projected by NFL Draft Buzz and Fansided to be from 4.48 to 4.52 seconds. But he knew, particularly final season as an OSU junior, beat single protection, get open and make the deep file. His 6 landing catches of 30-plus yards led the nation, and his 12-game totals final season got here in at 51 receptions for 875 yards, 17.5 yards/catch, and 9 TDs, all profession highs.

“I think my game brings it all to the table,” Tate mentioned, in a brash however participating method, maybe indicative of the sports-industry main and Academic All-America that he’s. “I’ve got the contested catch, I’ve got the route-running. and I also bring in the run game — a lot of receivers don’t do that. I’m able to impact the game with and without the ball in my hands.”