Saints would 'quickly' draft 6-foot-3 Ohio State WR Carnell Tate with No. 8 pick

The New Orleans Saints are reportedly high on the talented wide receiver prospect if he falls to them in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 8:22pm

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According to ESPN's Jordan Reid, the New Orleans Saints would 'quickly' select Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate with the 8th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft if he is still available. Tate, a 6-foot-3 receiver, is coming off a productive 2025 season with the Buckeyes where he caught 51 passes for 875 yards and 9 touchdowns.

Why it matters

The Saints are looking to add a top wide receiver prospect to pair with Chris Olave and bolster their passing attack around quarterback Tyler Shough. Tate is viewed as one of the top receivers in the draft class, and if he falls to the 8th pick, the Saints would reportedly jump at the chance to add him to their offense.

The details

The Saints have the 8th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft and are open to taking the best player available. According to the report, if Carnell Tate from Ohio State is still on the board at that spot, the Saints would 'quickly' select him to join fellow Buckeye Chris Olave in their receiving corps. Tate is a 6-foot-3, 195-pound receiver who is coming off a standout 2025 season where he caught 51 passes for 875 yards and 9 touchdowns.

  • The 2026 NFL Draft is scheduled for April 2026.

The players

Carnell Tate

A 6-foot-3, 195-pound wide receiver from Ohio State University who is projected to be one of the top receivers selected in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Chris Olave

A wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints who also played at Ohio State University.

Tyler Shough

The starting quarterback for the New Orleans Saints.

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What they’re saying

“The Saints are open to the best player available at No. 8. But it shouldn't come as a surprise that they would quickly add Tate if he's still available at No. 8 and have him join fellow Ohio State alumnus Chris Olave.”

— Jordan Reid, ESPN Analyst

What’s next

The 2026 NFL Draft will take place in April 2026, where the Saints will have the 8th overall pick and will be closely monitoring if Carnell Tate is still available when they are on the clock.

The takeaway

The Saints are clearly high on Carnell Tate and view him as a potential top target to pair with Chris Olave in their passing attack. If Tate falls to the 8th pick, the Saints would likely pounce on the opportunity to add the talented Ohio State receiver to their offense.