Overview
- Dane Brugler told the BIGPLAY Cleveland Show the Browns could pass on Ohio State receiver Carnell Tate because his pre-draft testing profile is thin, echoing why they bypassed Tetairoa McMillan last year.
- Cleveland’s concern centers on validation drills that Tate did not log, as his only reported mark this cycle is a 4.53-second 40-yard dash from the NFL Combine.
- NFL insider Albert Breer reported the Browns are exploring a trade down, a move that could take them out of the range to select Tate with the sixth pick.
- Tate said on The Rich Eisen Show he felt “very comfortable” during his visit with the Browns, and he listed meetings with the Chiefs, Ravens, Titans and Saints, with Commanders and Giants visits still planned.
- Mock drafts frequently pair Tate with Cleveland at No. 6, and his Ohio State résumé includes 1,872 yards and 14 touchdowns, with 875 yards and nine scores in 2025.