Exhale. Despite zero receptions on five exhibition targets, Carnell Tate validated his top-five NFL Draft Capital with a standout joint-practice showing against Chicago. With Wan’Dale Robinson sidelined by a concussion evaluation, Tate is positioned for an immediate surge in first-team Route Participation and Target Share.

Low team offensive efficiency caps his rookie ceiling at WR3 output, but premium draft capital and early opportunity command fantasy investment. Tate has dropped to PlayerProfiler’s WR32 for 2026 fantasy football leagues.