Carnell Tate Reveals How He's Spending His Rookie Season Earnings

Rookie wide receiver Carnell Tate has earned some major money due to being selected highly in the NFL Draft. Here is what he has spent his money on so far.

by Caleb Sisk

Aug 13, 2026

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Carnell Tate reacts during his team's game against the Michigan Wolverines in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on Nov. 29, 2025.

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The Tennessee Titanshave an entirely new rookie class now that a new season is approaching. Their prized rookie is Carnell Tate, a wide receiver from Ohio State.

ESPN recently did an article on what each player has done with their earnings, and in a surprising fashion, Tate has spent his money on a hobby that many fans don't know about, while also spending money on something major and meaningful.

Tennessee Titans Rookie Carnell Tate's Spending Since Signing With the Franchise

Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes receiver Carnell Tate is selected by the Tennessee Titans as the number four pick during the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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"Tate bought a Star Wars Lego Ultimate Collector Series set. He is an avid Lego collector and is currently working on the Titanic. He also said he purchased a house in Chicago, his hometown," ESPN wrote when discussing what Carnell Tate has spent his rookie earnings on thus far.

Carnell Tate Will Need to Be a Star for the Tennessee Titans

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Carnell Tate (14) signs autographs after the Blue and White Stadium Scrimmage at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 7, 2026.

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This is an interesting fact about the Titans' rookie wide receiver, who is expected to have a massive season. He is also going to be the No. 1 wide receiver for the Titans on the outside, and will have high expectations for many different reasons.

The main reason that he will have high expectations entering this season for the Titans is thanks to his draft stock. The talented receiver out of Ohio State was selected with the No. 4 overall selection after it was all but confirmed the Titans were going to select a defensive player if they couldn't get their hands on Jeremiyah Love, a running back who was selected No. 3 by the Arizona Cardinals.

The Titans could have selected a plethora of different players. This includes Caleb Downs, who was my personal favorite prospect in the entire class, as I believe he is the best player from the class and will be a future Hall of Famer. The Titans could have also selected Sonny Styles, which would have been a huge addition for this team at the time, but luckily the Titans did, in fact, select Anthony Hill Jr. with their second-round pick that they traded up for.

In conclusion, if the Titans want a bright future, Tate has to be solid. He has to be their guy moving forward. Not just for the team's sake, but also for quarterback Cam Ward's sake.