Tennessee has completed contract negotiations with their top 2026 draft selection, wide receiver Carnell Tate, securing him on a four-year rookie deal.
The Ohio State product, selected fourth overall in this year’s draft, will earn $51.1 million in guaranteed compensation, which features a $33.6 million signing bonus. Friday’s announcement revealed the agreement also contains a fifth-year team option for the young receiver.
With Tate’s contract finalized, Tennessee can now focus on completing deals with their remaining unsigned rookies: edge rusher Keldric Faulk from Auburn (selected 31st overall) and linebacker Anthony Hill from Texas (second-round selection).
During his final collegiate season, the 21-year-old Tate recorded 51 receptions for 875 receiving yards and nine touchdowns across 11 games for the Buckeyes. Throughout his three-year career at Ohio State, he accumulated 121 catches for 1,872 yards and 14 touchdowns over 39 total games.
