The Los Angeles Rams are among a handful of teams that are listed as a top fit for this Big Ten star wide receiver.
The Los Angeles Rams' wide receiver group is among their strongest groups. Led by Puka Nacua and Davante Adams this past season, the Rams were among the best in that position group.
It was one of the NFL's highest-ranked receiving groups. That was last season. In 2026, the Rams will look to be even better in that position group, and it's clear some tweaks need to be made in that department.
The Rams could upgrade the group in free agency or the draft. Los Angeles will have their options, but it appears that the draft will be the best place to do that.
L.A. has been linked to a handful of solid rookie wide receivers ahead of the draft. One name L.A. has been named as a possible great fit is Ohio State star wide receiver Carnell Tate.
CBS Sports' Tyler Sullivan listed the Rams as one of five teams that could be a great fit for Tate.
"You might look at the Rams and think that wide receiver is one of the last positions they'd look to with this first-round pick, but don't be fooled, this is a sneaky need for the organization. While Puka Nacua is arguably the best wide receiver that the NFL has to offer, Davante Adams is entering his age-33 season and the final year of his contract. Tate could be a solid addition to an already lethal L.A. offense for 2026 and then ascend to a bigger role in 2027 if/when Adams and the team part ways. Because the Rams have two first-rounders in 2026 -- No. 13 and No. 29 overall -- they can add a luxury piece with one of them, which could be Tate. I view this in a somewhat similar light to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers -- who had Mike Evans and Chris Godwin Jr. -- drafting Emeka Egbuka last offseason."
The 21-year-old is among the premier pass catchers in this year's NFL Draft. Tate is projected to be a high first-round pick. At six-foot-three, the Ohio State product is an elite wide receiver who excels with a well-polished route running and has elite hands, not recording a drop in 2025.
According to NFL analyst Lance Zierlein, Tate's NFL comparison is another former Ohio State product, Chris Olave.
"Ascending “Z” receiver who continues to step out from the shadow of Ohio State teammate Jeremiah Smith . Tate has good size but would benefit from more play strength. He builds momentum quickly on intermediate and deep routes, utilizing speed and tempo to pressure cornerbacks."