The Tennessee Titans made a bold move in the 2025 NFL Draft, selecting Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate with the fourth overall pick. But as the dust settles, the big question on every fan's mind is: who will this talented receiver become in the pros?

Let's rewind to February's NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. The buzz around Titans nation was shifting away from Tate as a top-five pick, despite General Manager Mike Borgonzi's public praise for the Buckeye standout. Why the sudden cold feet? Part of it was our collective infatuation with the edge rusher prospects at the top of the draft. Part of it was the near-universal belief that running back Jeremiyah Love was the better offensive weapon. But a big part of it came down to one name dropped by The Athletic's Dane Brugler: Corey Davis.

Yes, that Corey Davis—the Titans' own fifth overall pick from 2017 who never quite lived up to his draft billing. When Brugler compared half of Tate's potential to Davis, it felt like deja vu all over again. But here's what many fans missed: the other half of that comparison was Cincinnati Bengals star Tee Higgins. Suddenly, the picture looks very different.

Davis's tenure in Tennessee was a mixed bag. He flashed promise with nearly 900 yards and four touchdowns in Year 2, then followed it up with just under 100 yards and five scores in Year 4. He was a solid contributor but never a game-changer, and the Titans let him walk when his rookie deal expired. He signed a three-year, $37.5 million contract with the New York Jets but never recaptured his Tennessee form. It's no wonder that a Corey Davis comparison left a sour taste.

But here's the thing: Brugler isn't the only draft expert in the room. When you look at the evaluations from other top analysts, a much more exciting picture emerges for the 6'2", 192-pound Tate. Let's dive into what the league's sharpest minds are saying about Tennessee's new WR1.