Overview
- Tate announced Tuesday he will forgo his remaining eligibility, with multiple outlets projecting the Ohio State junior as a first-round, top-10 pick.
- He posted 51 receptions for 875 yards and nine touchdowns in 11 games in 2025 and finished his career with 121 catches for 1,872 yards and 14 touchdowns.
- His move extends the Buckeyes’ run of first-round receivers that includes Garrett Wilson, Chris Olave, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Marvin Harrison Jr. and Emeka Egbuka.
- Ohio State’s receiver group is thinning as Mylan Graham, Bryson Rodgers and Quincy Porter have entered the transfer portal during the January window.
- Jeremiah Smith confirmed he is staying, Brandon Inniss will return next season, Brian Hartline departed for USF and Ryan Day hired Cortez Hankton, with five-star Chris Henry Jr. joining the room as depth is rebuilt.