Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
The Washington Commanders’ defense is getting old across the board; they need help at cornerback, edge rusher, and defensive tackle. But I think the best defensive line prospects will go off the board from No. 2 through No. 6. I also think Jeremiyah Love, who I initially liked for them, will be unavailable because the Tennessee Titans will take him like they did in this BGN community mock draft.
Thus, I think the Commanders will focus on offense (hence my preference of Love) to get Jayden Daniels some help. If they don’t, his career could prove to be a short one. I think they take an offensive player with the No. 7 pick unless they covet any particular end or tackle instead. Look for Washington to help their secondary on Day 2.
Carnell Tate scouting report from NFL.com:
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. He can win over the top on verticals or separate over the first two levels with route savvy and separation burst. Tate tracks throws at top speed and makes his adjustments to run under them. He combines timing, body control and catch radius to dominate air space and consistently lands on the winning side of contested catches. Pass catching comes effortlessly with soft, strong hands and he consistently works back on throws to keep ballhawks from hawking. Tate displays rare polish for a player his age and has the talent to become a heralded pro within his first three seasons.
2026 BGN Mock Draft Order
Raiders (Mailata_in_a_Miata): Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
Jets (Dr.MidnightGreen): Arvell Reese, EDGE, Ohio State
Cardinals (grantspectations): Spencer Fano, OT, Utah
Titans (DrBubbles): Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
Giants (ablesser88): Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
Browns (kjb304): Olaivavega Ioane, OG, Penn State
Commanders (Jerry Robinson 56): Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
Saints (VetStadiumSection358)
Chiefs (Hoosinole)
Bengals (chuckelberryfinn)
Dolphins (phillyfan)
Cowboys (ejdubya)
Rams (All_Hail_Howie)
Ravens (215T1LL1D1e)
Buccaneers (pascofljoe)
Jets (Euegene11)
Lions (BCHaas)
Vikings (The Player Formerly Known as Mousecop)
Panthers (LancGuy)
Cowboys (Cravin’ LeBlanc)
Steelers (iam4theBirdz)
Chargers (Aint1stULast)
Eagles (Philly21)
Browns (FierceDisc65)
Bears (jazztafari)
Bills (PhillyTexan)
49ers (granthill7)
Texans (CrackTheEaglesNut)
Chiefs (z)
Dolphins (Booth12)
Patriots (Niels Rosenquist)
Seahawks (J. Wil)
2026 BGN Community Consensus Mock Draft
Now it’s YOUR TURN to vote for who you think should be selected with this pick.
Raiders: QB Fernando Mendoza
Jets: EDGE Arvell Reese
Cardinals: OT Francis Mauigoa
Titans: RB Jeremiyah Love
Giants: LB Sonny Styles
Browns: WR Carnell Tate
Commanders: