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Read that Tate is the earliest freshman to have his stripe removed. Don't know how to verify that but pretty impressive nonetheless. Hoping he puts on a show at the spring game.
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BuckeyeBiz
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Filthy talent at this position. We’re witnessing the best run at the WR position in college football history.
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OregonBuckeye
Semper Fi Buckeyes
So happy we were able to hang onto him during the recruiting process. The talent in that WR room is unfathomable
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ScriptOhio
Everybody is somebody else's weirdo.
Better Know a Buckeye: Carnell Tate Always Wanted to Attend His “Dream School” and Play for Ohio State
Carnell Tate has the playmaking ability, size, speed, and athleticism to line up on the outside or in the slot and be another star wide receiver in Ohio State's offense.
BETTER KNOW A BUCKEYE: CARNELL TATE ALWAYS WANTED TO ATTEND HIS “DREAM SCHOOL” AND PLAY FOR OHIO STATE
IMMEDIATE IMPACT
Tate might have a hard time finding any significant playing time as a freshman this fall, but that speaks more about the amount of talent that's in Ohio State's wide receivers room than it does about Tate. The Buckeyes return all of their wideouts who played regularly last season, including Marvin Harrison Jr., Emeka Egbuka, Julian Fleming and Xavier Johnson, which will make it tough for any young player to earn substantial playing time right away.Add in the fact that Inniss and Rogers will also be in the fold, and Tate will face a lot of competition to get on the field in year one, which could make 2023 a developmental year for him both on the field and in the weight room – though he’s talented enough that some playing time can’t be ruled out.
With his experience returning kickoffs and punts, Tate could contribute on special teams while he waits his turn at wide receiver.
LONG-TERM IMPACT
Like Inniss and Rogers, Tate is yet another wide receiver in Ohio State's 2023 class who can be a matchup nightmare for opponents. Tate shows excellent ability to both high-point balls in the air and use his agility, awareness and route-running ability to create separation.Whether it's against man or zone coverage, Tate has shown time and time again that he can find a way to get open. Those skills should only improve now that he’s being coached by Hartline, while Mickey Marotti and his strength and conditioning coach will help Tate become bigger and stronger.
“I bring everything to the table,” Tate told Eleven Warriors after receiving his offer. “I can line up as a slot and outside. I make plays and put on a show wherever I am. I can stretch the field, and I’m a jump-ball receiver. There’s no limit to what I can do.”
In an ideal world, Tate not only becomes a star on Ohio State's special teams, but he, Inniss and Rogers become Ohio State’s next elite trio of wide receivers, continuing the Buckeyes’ recent trend of greatness at the position. If Tate lives up to his potential, it will allow Ohio State's passing attack to continue to flourish much as it has in recent memory.
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I absolutely love players who are confident bordering on cocky, as long as they can back their words up. If you’re not confident in your talents first, who else will be? It also shows that he’s willing to compete against everyone in the WR room. And so far, he’s stepped up in every wayBetter Know a Buckeye: Carnell Tate Always Wanted to Attend His “Dream School” and Play for Ohio State
Carnell Tate has the playmaking ability, size, speed, and athleticism to line up on the outside or in the slot and be another star wide receiver in Ohio State's offense.www.elevenwarriors.com
BETTER KNOW A BUCKEYE: CARNELL TATE ALWAYS WANTED TO ATTEND HIS “DREAM SCHOOL” AND PLAY FOR OHIO STATE
IMMEDIATE IMPACT
Tate might have a hard time finding any significant playing time as a freshman this fall, but that speaks more about the amount of talent that's in Ohio State's wide receivers room than it does about Tate. The Buckeyes return all of their wideouts who played regularly last season, including Marvin Harrison Jr., Emeka Egbuka, Julian Fleming and Xavier Johnson, which will make it tough for any young player to earn substantial playing time right away.
Add in the fact that Inniss and Rogers will also be in the fold, and Tate will face a lot of competition to get on the field in year one, which could make 2023 a developmental year for him both on the field and in the weight room – though he’s talented enough that some playing time can’t be ruled out.
With his experience returning kickoffs and punts, Tate could contribute on special teams while he waits his turn at wide receiver.
LONG-TERM IMPACT
Like Inniss and Rogers, Tate is yet another wide receiver in Ohio State's 2023 class who can be a matchup nightmare for opponents. Tate shows excellent ability to both high-point balls in the air and use his agility, awareness and route-running ability to create separation.
Whether it's against man or zone coverage, Tate has shown time and time again that he can find a way to get open. Those skills should only improve now that he’s being coached by Hartline, while Mickey Marotti and his strength and conditioning coach will help Tate become bigger and stronger.
“I bring everything to the table,” Tate told Eleven Warriors after receiving his offer. “I can line up as a slot and outside. I make plays and put on a show wherever I am. I can stretch the field, and I’m a jump-ball receiver. There’s no limit to what I can do.”
In an ideal world, Tate not only becomes a star on Ohio State's special teams, but he, Inniss and Rogers become Ohio State’s next elite trio of wide receivers, continuing the Buckeyes’ recent trend of greatness at the position. If Tate lives up to his potential, it will allow Ohio State's passing attack to continue to flourish much as it has in recent memory.
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ScriptOhio
Everybody is somebody else's weirdo.
College football rankings: One early-impact freshman for every top-25 team entering 2023 season
OHIO STATE BUCKEYES: CARNELL TATE
High School: Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy
Position: WR
247Sports rank: 5-star | 98 rating | No. 22 Overall | No. 3 WR
From 247Sports: "One of those prospects that just seems to be good at pretty much everything. First emerged on the scene as a youngster up in Chicago before making his way down to IMG Academy the winter before his junior season. Quickly found success at the national powerhouse and established himself as a go-to target in what has traditionally been a low-volume passing offense. Owns a slender frame (measured roughly 6-foot-2, 175 pounds in February of 2022), but plays much bigger than the numbers suggest as he uses elite body control and natural bounce to elevate and make contested grabs on the perimeter. Savvy route runner that does a nice job of sinking his hips and exploding in and out of his breaks. Tracks the football well over his shoulder and isn’t afraid to get the jersey dirty in order to move the chains. Shouldn’t be considered a burner, and laser-timed testing data back that up, but can build up plenty of momentum if given a runway, and has proven to be a pretty effective return man having flipped the field multiple times against top-flight competition. Played arguably one of his best games to date against a talented St. Frances Academy squad, catching six passes for 130 yards and two touchdowns in cold weather as a senior. A year or two in a college weight room is only going to be beneficial as it will improve play strength, but he has shown in the past that he’s a willing, effort-driven blocker that will get down the field and work for his teammates. Should be viewed as one of the top wide receiver prospects in the class of 2023 given resume and ability to consistently get open. Must keep progressing and avoid setbacks, but has the skill set to blossom into an impact player for a College Football Playoff contender and eventually an early-round NFL Draft pick. Could line up on the inside or outside depending on the scheme or what's needed."
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Feels like deja vu all over again. Doesn't have the top end speed of Wilson. Doesn't have the total smoothness of Olave. He is JSN in a freshman body all over again. Great body control and catches everything and even though he doesn't blister past guys, he's always open. 'Dis gon be good!
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