Carnell Tate
Full Name: Carnell Tate
Date of Birth: October 6, 2004
Age (as of May 2025): 20
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
High School: IMG Academy (Bradenton, FL)
Current School: Ohio State University
Conference: Big Ten
Academic Major: Not publicly disclosed
Years at School: Entering 3rd year (Junior class standing in 2025)
Transfer History: None
Redshirt Status: Did not redshirt
Eligibility Remaining: Two years (2025 and 2026 seasons)
FootBall Information
Position(s) Played: Wide Receiver
Primary Position: Wide Receiver
Pro Position Projection: WR (Z/X hybrid; polished possession + intermediate separator)
Jersey Number: #17
Starter or Backup: Rotational WR in 2023; full-time starter in 2024
Team Captain Status: Not publicly disclosed
Games Played / Started:
2023: 13 games (3 starts)
2024: 13 games (9 starts)
Injury History: No major injuries reported
Suspensions/Disciplinary Issues: None reported
COACH HISTORY
Head Coach: Ryan DAy
Offensive Coordinator: brian hartline
wide receivers Coach: brian hartline
Physical Measurements
Height 6020
Weight 192 lbs
Arm 31 3/4”
Hand 10 1/4”
40-Yard Dash 4.53 Seconds
10-Yard Split 1.61 Seconds
Vertical Jump
Broad Jump
3-Cone Drill
20-Yd Shuttle
Bench Press
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Carnell Tate is a smooth, technically advanced wide receiver with strong ball skills, route polish, and boundary-winning ability. At 6'2", 195 lbs, Tate carries a lean but coordinated frame that allows him to separate with pacing, body control, and footwork rather than pure explosiveness.
Developed within Ohio State’s pro-ready receiver pipeline, Tate has shown the ability to win at all three levels — particularly along the boundary and intermediate windows. His tracking, hands consistency, and sideline awareness make him a quarterback-friendly target.
While he lacks elite top-end vertical speed, his nuance, timing, and catch-point reliability project him as a high-floor NFL starter with WR2 upside.