Overview
- Tate announced Tuesday he will turn pro after a 2025 season with 51 catches for 875 yards and nine touchdowns, finishing his Ohio State career with 121 receptions for 1,872 yards and 14 scores.
- Draft evaluators project Tate as a first-round, top-10 pick, extending the Buckeyes’ run of first-round receivers, with one NFL scout likening his profile to a taller Chris Chambers.
- Five-star freshman Quincy Porter is entering the transfer portal after four appearances and four receptions, joining fellow receivers Mylan Graham and Bryson Rodgers in leaving the program.
- Jeremiah Smith addressed speculation by posting that he is staying at Ohio State, providing stability at the top of the depth chart as the portal movement unfolds.
- Receivers coach Brian Hartline has departed for South Florida and Cortez Hankton has been hired, sharpening the focus on restocking the room before the window closes on Jan. 16.