Carnell Tate thought he was headed to Commanders before NFL Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 11:02 AM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate expected to be selected by the Washington Commanders in the 2026 NFL Draft. He believed he was 'locked in' with the team before the draft date. Instead, the Tennessee Titans selected him at No. 4 overall, surprising Tate. He had anticipated going to the Commanders at No. 7 or potentially the Cleveland Browns at No. 6. The Commanders ultimately chose linebacker Sonny Styles at No. 7 and added receiver Antonio Williams later in the draft.
- •Carnell Tate was surprised to be picked No. 4 by the Titans.
- •He believed he would be selected by the Commanders at No. 7.
- •The Commanders chose Sonny Styles instead.
- •Tate was the first wide receiver selected in the draft.
- 11:02 AMYahoo Sports — Titans' 1st-round WR thought he was 'locked in' with Commanders
"Carnell Tate thought he was heading to the Commanders ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.
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