Report: Carnell Tate leaving Buckeyes for NFL

Published: Jan. 6, 2026 at 7:59 PM EST

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Carnell Tate, the great Ohio State wide receiver, is reportedly heading to the NFL.

Tate just wrapped up his junior season for OSU and caugth 121 passes over 3 seasons in Columbus.

Tate should be a high 1st-round pick.

The Browns have the 6th pick in the draft and a huge need at his position.

Ohio State should still return QB Julian Sayin and top WR Jeremiah Smith next season.