DJ’s Top 50 prospect ranking: 6
Cleveland struggled mightily at the wide receiver position last season, recording a putrid 0.9 yards per route, the second-lowest figure by any team’s WR room in the last decade. This Ohio State product would be an outstanding addition as the organization works to fix its woes at the position. For Shedeur Sanders (or any Browns QB1) to have a chance at success, he needs a reliable target who offers precise route running and steady hands. Tate, one of the most polished receivers in the class, fits the bill. He also has sneaky home run potential on go routes, and he’d have ample opportunity to showcase that in Todd Monken’s offense. Over the last three seasons, Monken’s Ravens averaged 8.7 air yards per attempt, throwing further downfield on average than any other offense in the NFL. With Tate in the fold, those deep shots could land much more frequently for the Browns than they have in recent years.