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Junior receiver Carnell Tate posted a note on social media that he will declare for the 2026 NFL Draft.
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He caught 51 passes for 875 yards and nine touchdowns last season for the Buckeyes.
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In a thank you note he published in unknown and instagramTate thanked his family, coaches and teammates for their support.
“Being a Buckeye has been an incredible journey that I will cherish for the rest of my life,” he said. “From day one, I have always dreamed of playing in this program and it has been a dream come true. This program has pushed me to do my best, taught me how to compete at the highest level, and given me memories and relationships that I will never forget.”
Tate also thanked his coaches, including Ohio State head coach Ryan Day and former OSU offensive coordinator Brian Hartline.
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“Your lessons on and off the field have made me a better player and a better person,” he said. “I have decided to take the next step in my career and declare for the NFL Draft. I am proud of everything I have accomplished at Ohio State and will carry the lessons, relationships and memories of this program with me forever.”
Freshmen have until Jan. 14 to petition the league to declare for the NFL Draft, according to NFL.com.
The Jan. 23 deadline is exclusively for freshmen in the College Football Playoff National Championship.
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