During the NFL Network coverage, Beane said with a smile, 'He's pretty slow. I probably wouldn't take him early. Did you see how slow he was out of the gate? The corner's gonna lock him down.' The comments drew laughter from the broadcast team.
Tate remains a projected first-round pick despite his slower time. He finished his junior season with 51 receptions for 875 yards and nine touchdowns, continuing his strong production after helping Ohio State win the national championship in 2024.