Ohio State '23 FL WR (SO) - Carnell Tate

Carnell Tate's “pro” approach has teammates believing he could have a breakout Cotton Bowl performance for Ohio State. https://t.co/ohBopyA58e

— Eleven Warriors (@11W) December 28, 2023

 

With Marvin Harrison Jr. out and Julian Fleming in the transfer portal, freshman Carnell Tate makes his first career start at wide receiver for Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl. https://t.co/zG6PUf4iin

— Eleven Warriors (@11W) December 30, 2023

 

🚀 The sky's the limit for this rising star in Zone-6! 😎

We're thrilled to welcome @carnelltate_, the latest student-athlete partner of The 1870 Society, to our team!

Exciting times are ahead – welcome aboard, Carnell! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/cynCng2GyN

— The 1870 Society (@the1870society) January 17, 2024

 

Over the last 25+ years of Ohio State football, only Garrett Wilson and Ted Ginn, Jr. had more catches as true freshman receivers than Carnell Tate did last year. So what's next for Tate as a sophomore? https://t.co/jDsZbjTXT1

— Tony Gerdeman (@TonyGerdeman) February 19, 2024

 

• On Marvin Harrison Jr. complimenting him last season: “It helped me build my confidence a lot. It let me know that I was on the right path and doing the right things. … In his sophomore year, he had a great year, so hopefully I can go top that or be as good as that. But yeah, it definitely built confidence in me.”
• On losing his mother last summer, Ohio State rallying around him: “The team was there for me. They were my backbone. They helped me get through everything. They showed their support when I needed them the most. It was a tough situation to get through, but it was easier to get through knowing the team was behind me.”
• On his relationship with Brandon Inniss: “That’s my guy. That’s like my brother. We came here together. We played together before we got here. Our relationship is definitely love, but it’s like a love-hate. You would think we hate each other with how much we argue and how much we compete, but we just try to make each other better. I know what I can get out of him; he knows what he can get out of me. I know even when he is doing great, he can be better, and he wants the same for me.”
• On his approach heading into this season: “I’m trying to have a breakout year. … I’m trying to go out there, make plays and make a name for myself.”
• Tate said he wants to approve his route-running this offseason. “I’ve gotten bigger and stronger since last season, so it’s just cleaning up the little things that matter the most.”
• Tate said he’s been working at the inside and outside wide receiver positions this offseason. “Last year, when Emeka (Egbuka) went down, they played me in the slot a little bit. I’m definitely versatile, and I can play both or wherever they need me. We still have some formations where I go in the slot, and (then some) where I go outside, too.”
• On Bryson Rodgers: “He’s fast. He’s twitchy. He can change directions super quick. He can probably change directions the fastest in the room right now (because) he’s super twitchy and quick.”
• Tate said the battles between Ohio State’s wide receivers and defensive backs are more “chippy” than last year. “Usually, it’s the defense is talking, so now the offensive receivers are talking, too. We’re bringing it back with them. It’s been great. It’s been chippy. … That’s definitely been encouraged.”
• On Ohio State’s cornerbacks: “We got the best corners in the country.” Tate said Davison Igbinosun is the biggest trash talker in the Buckeyes’ defensive backfield.

 

As a five-star recruit in the 2023 class, Carnell Tate is accustomed to expectations at this point. Mostly because he’s always had expectations for himself. Sometimes those expectations can be a burden. Other times they can be a confidence builder. https://t.co/XXQW0DmY8k

— BuckeyeHuddle.com (@BuckeyeHuddle) April 3, 2024

 

Excited to announce I am a CHISOX Athlete. Let’s go, @whitesox! pic.twitter.com/Di0gEk71T6

— Carnell Tate (@carnelltate_) April 4, 2024

 

Carnell Tate stopped by for a ceremonial first pitch! 🏈 pic.twitter.com/DkbvdqrAYb

— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) April 27, 2024