Carnell Tate Reveals Browns Interest Amid NFL Scouting Combine Buzz

The Ohio State standout discussed a "great meeting" with the Browns and his potential interest in joining the team.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Carnell Tate, a top wide receiver prospect from Ohio State, spoke about his positive meeting with the Cleveland Browns at the NFL Scouting Combine. Tate indicated that he had a "great meeting" with Browns head coach Todd Monken, GM Andrew Berry, and wide receivers coach Christian Jones, where they discussed his film, knowledge of different positions and coverages, and areas for improvement. Tate expressed interest in potentially joining the Browns, noting that it would "mean a lot" to stay in the Columbus area and play for a team that Ohio State fans love.

Why it matters

Tate is considered a potential top 10 draft pick, and the Browns have the 10th overall selection in the upcoming NFL Draft. His interest in joining the Browns could signal that the team is seriously considering selecting him, which would provide them with a talented young wide receiver to pair with their young quarterback Shedeur Sanders.

The details

In addition to discussing his meeting with the Browns, Tate also generated buzz at the Scouting Combine for his 40-yard dash times. While his officially recorded time was 4.52 seconds, several NFL executives and GMs reportedly clocked him between 4.45 and 4.47 seconds, which is faster than the official time. This has led to some speculation that Tate's agent may have contacted the media to share the faster times, as players often aim to improve their draft stock through strong combine performances.

  • The NFL Scouting Combine is currently underway in Indianapolis.
  • Tate had a "great meeting" with the Browns during the combine.

The players

Carnell Tate

A top wide receiver prospect from Ohio State University who is considered a potential top 10 pick in the upcoming NFL Draft.

Todd Monken

The head coach of the Cleveland Browns.

Andrew Berry

The general manager of the Cleveland Browns.

Christian Jones

The wide receivers coach for the Cleveland Browns.

Shedeur Sanders

The young quarterback for the Cleveland Browns who was part of their plan late last season.

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What they’re saying

“We just talked ball, put my film on, and see what I can remember. Who all positions I know, what coverages I knew. Then we looked at a couple of plays and what I could do better at.”

— Carnell Tate (Newsweek)

“I could go see all my guys up there at Ohio State, and I know Ohio State fans love the Cleveland Browns, so why not?”

— Carnell Tate (Newsweek)

What’s next

The Browns will continue to evaluate Tate and other top prospects ahead of the NFL Draft in April, where they will have the 10th overall selection.

The takeaway

Carnell Tate's positive meeting with the Browns and his interest in potentially joining the team highlights the team's need for a talented young wide receiver to complement their young quarterback Shedeur Sanders. Tate's strong combine performance, including his reported faster 40-yard dash times, could boost his draft stock and make him an attractive option for the Browns at pick 10.