Carnell Tate: Commanders' Future WR Star

On April 21st, the Washington commanders are just days away from their number seven overall

pick in the 2026 NFL draft in Topo, Ohio.

Statewide receiver Carnell Tate is rising fast on their radar as a can't-miss prospect.

Tate could slide right into Top 5 territory, giving the team a dynamic duo with fellow

Buckeye Terry McLaren, who would mentor the 21-year-old through his early NFL days.

State recently chatted on The Rich Eisen Show about his bond with McLaren, the two-time

pro-buller who battled injuries all through 2025, but stayed ready to guide young talent.

Right now, the commanders receiver group lacks a clear number one behind McLaren, with

names like Traylon Berks and Diamy Brown not quite filling.

That void and trade rumors swirling around the veteran as his contract nears an out after

next season.

Tate makes perfect sense.

He'd learn from McLaren now, then anchor the offense in the Jaden Daniels era for years

to come, bridging the team.

Seemlessly into the future.