Titans rookie Carnell Tate impresses Brian Daboll with football intelligence
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Carnell Tate has drawn praise as potentially the 'smartest rookie' Brian Daboll has coached. With training camp underway at the Vanderbilt Health Football Center, Daboll highlighted Tate's advanced understanding of the game, critical for the team's offensive rejuvenation. Tate, who was a capable contributor at Ohio State, is expected to play a pivotal role alongside veterans in the Titans' wide receiver corps. His preparation and experience suggest he will be thrust into a significant position early in the season.
- •Tate reported to training camp as part of the Titans' new era.
- •Brian Daboll described Tate as the smartest rookie he has coached.
- •Tate recorded over 600 blocking snaps at Ohio State with minimal penalties.
- •He accepted a secondary role in college but showed reliability and strong fundamentals.
- •The Titans aim to enhance their offense with Tate's versatility.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Is Titans WR Carnell Tate the 'smartest rookie' Brian Daboll has coached?
"Tennessee Titans wide receiver Carnell Tate might be the "smartest" rookie Brian Daboll has ever been around.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NFL•Oct 25, 2026, 1:04 PMBrowns activate two key players for Week 7 against the Titans
NFL•Oct 25, 2026, 12:48 PMIs Saquon Barkley playing this week? Injury update for Monday
NFL•Oct 25, 2026, 12:25 PMShould the Browns trade Jerry Jeudy? Our panel weighs in and is not unanimous
NFL•Oct 25, 2026, 11:30 AMBrowns DT Collins lands 2-year, $30M contract extension, agent says
NFL•Oct 25, 2026, 8:04 AMColts’ Jonathan Taylor Trade Rumors Heat Up After Latest Insider Report
NFL•Oct 25, 2026, 6:04 AMTennessee Titans sign DT Timmy Horne to 53-man roster