The Tennessee Titans have locked in their future star. Wide receiver Carnell Tate, selected fourth overall in the 2026 NFL Draft, has officially agreed to terms on his rookie contract.

It's a sign of the times in the modern NFL. Before the 2011 Collective Bargaining Agreement, first-round picks often waited until July to sign their deals. Now, many top prospects are putting pen to paper before Memorial Day weekend even arrives.

Tate's four-year contract is fully guaranteed, as is standard for all first-round selections. The deal is worth a hefty $51,134,914, anchored by a massive $33,649,028 signing bonus. For a franchise looking to build its offense around young talent, securing Tate early is a major win.

With rookie slotting in place, negotiation is minimal—it's mostly about getting the paperwork done. That efficiency is why we're seeing three of the top four picks already under contract. The Jets' David Bailey (No. 2) and the Cardinals' Jeremiyah Love (No. 3) have also signed. The only holdout so far? Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the first overall pick, who has yet to come to terms.

For Titans fans, this swift agreement means Tate can focus entirely on learning the playbook and building chemistry with his new QB. On the field, not in a contract standoff.