Carnell Tate Scouting Report

Carnell Tate utilizes his smooth route running and IQ to be a versatile and effective receiver working the intermediate portions of the field.

Draft Grade: Round 2 - Winning Starter

Strengths:

Route Running: Tate is a smooth, savvy route runner who understands how to get open quickly.

High IQ/Football Intelligence: Tate has an in-depth understanding of how to find vacant spots against zone coverage and make himself available for the quarterback.

Catch Radius: Tate appears to have good length and body control, which gives him a large catch radius and the ability to catch passes that may be difficult for others to bring in.

Concerns:

Top-End Speed: Tate appears to lack top-end speed, which may prevent him from separating vertically from athletic defensive backs.

RAC: Tate’s ability to pick up extra yards with his legs appears to be limited because of a ceiling to his overall athleticism.