Brian Daboll Puts Carnell Tate on Notice After Titans Draft Surprise

In a class where most projections had the Tennessee Titans leaning defense under new head coach Robert Saleh, the franchise instead grabbed Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate, widely viewed as the most polished pass-catcher in the class, with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.It was a strong signal that the Titans are building around offense, not patching holes on defense. And more specifically, they’re investing in weapons for their young quarterback Cam Ward. Despite the high investment capital in Tate, offensive coordinator Brian Daboll made it clear Saturday that Tate’s draft status means nothing when it comes to playing time. “He’s going to have to come in here and earn everything,” Daboll said. "But he has a good skillset. He could do a variety of things, contested catches, run routes, very smart. So, we were happy to get him along with the other draft picks and free agents that we got."More news: Latest Patrick Mahomes Update Should Have the Entire NFL Terrified...More news: Saints Sign Former Ole Miss DT Zxavian Harris, Called a ‘Home Run’ Pick UpAt Ohio State, Tate built his case as the most pro-ready receiver in the 2026 draft through steady, year-over-year